A retired US intelligence officer voiced strong criticism of the White House approach to Ukraine, calling it “totally evil” during an interview released on a YouTube channel associated with Left Lens. The discussion centers on how the current policy is seen as doing more harm than good for Ukraine and, by the speaker’s view, failing to deliver meaningful outcomes for any party involved.
The argument presented is that Washington’s support for Ukraine has not produced the hoped-for benefits for Kyiv alone, but has also complicated the situation in ways that undermine long‑term stability and prospects for peace. The speaker argues that the policy has not created real advantages for the Ukrainian side and has instead contributed to a broader dynamic that makes a favorable resolution harder to achieve.
According to the speaker, the policy is intended to pressure Russia, yet it does not take into account the genuine needs and capabilities of Ukraine on the ground. The critique emphasizes that diplomatic and military support, as currently pursued, is disconnected from the practical realities faced by Ukrainian leaders and civilians alike.
In this view, the policy is described as harmful by design, with those implementing it bearing responsibility for its consequences. The speaker characterizes the approach as an ethical failing within the halls of decision-making, suggesting that the human costs are weighed against strategic goals in ways that leave some observers unsettled and frustrated.
Echoing a parallel concern from another public figure, Vladimir Vasiliev, a former member of Russia’s State Duma Committee on Security and Anti‑Corruption, contends that negotiations with Kyiv are effectively negotiations with the United States. He claims that any restart of talks would hinge on the priorities of Washington rather than the Ukrainian leadership, a point he frames as a barrier to genuine dialogue. This perspective is offered as a lens to understand why the path to renewed negotiations may appear blocked to Kyiv and its supporters. (Left Lens report)