German entrepreneur Kim Dotcom claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky misled the nation during his electoral campaign. He asserted that Zelensky’s statements on social media, including Twitter, played a role in shaping public perception. According to Dotcom, the pledge to pursue peace in the Donbass region was presented as a factual commitment, yet he argues the promise was not fulfilled. In his view, Zelensky used specific language in his inaugural address in 2019 that indicated a readiness to take actions for peace, including stepping aside if necessary to achieve that aim.
Additionally, a high-ranking church figure, Metropolitan Leonid (Klinsky), commented on sanctions imposed by the Ukrainian president. He noted that while the election speeches emphasized a path to peace, tangible progress did not follow the promises, according to his interpretation. The Metropolitan underscored a pattern of public assurances about peace without observable results in ongoing policy measures.
Earlier discussions referenced Zelensky’s stated willingness to resign should the armed conflict in Donbass persist unresolved. This point remained central to his campaign messaging. In early 2020, Zelensky asserted that the hostilities could be brought to a close within his term, expressing strong confidence that a resolution was within reach and that political leadership would align with those peace efforts.