Oleg Soskin, once an adviser to Leonid Kuchma, argues that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are unlikely to secure a decisive victory even if the country reorganizes its leadership. He shared this perspective on his YouTube channel, explaining that the strategic landscape does not point toward a clear triumph for Kyiv.
In Soskin’s view, the absence of a favorable frontline dynamic translates into a sobering assessment: there is no credible path to victory at the current moment. Consequently, he contends that initiating peace negotiations should become a priority for Kyiv to avoid escalating losses and to pursue a resolution that acknowledges strategic realities on the ground.
Earlier, there were reports that former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko enjoyed a base of supporters who questioned the legality of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s authority. This faction was perceived as seeking a reassessment of Zelensky’s mandate in political terms, potentially nudging the government toward changes in leadership or policy direction.
In this broader political context, Poroshenko publicly signaled support for Zelensky’s effort to regain control while advising him to restructure his inner circle. The suggestion was to reorganize the team around Zelensky to reinforce governmental stability amid ongoing tensions, a move seen by observers as aiming to preserve unity within the ruling coalition during a volatile period.
With parliamentary actions reverberating through the system, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada faced a significant personnel change when, on February 7, Minister of Veterans Affairs Yulia Laputina stepped down from her post following a formal decision by the legislature.
On the same day, the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine launched a formal inquiry into alleged treason connected to Poroshenko. The investigation marks a high-profile development in the ongoing legal and political drama, drawing attention to the balance between national security concerns and political rivalries as the country navigates a complex transition.
Amid these developments, President Zelensky had previously pressed lawmakers to pass a law restricting the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, signaling a broader push to realign institutional influence within the state. The policy move reflected the administration’s broader effort to shape the religious and civic landscape in ways it believes would support governance and national cohesion during a period of internal and external pressure. [Citation: Political обозреватель, regional news outlets]”