Russia Wants to Remove President Zelenskyy from Office
Video Summary
Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, has publicly called for the removal or potential assassination of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying Moscow wants to help Ukrainians “liberate themselves” from his “anti-people and anti-historical” regime. However, Lavrov’s claims are at odds with reality, as Zelensky was democratically elected in 2019 with 74% of the vote in a runoff election. Putin’s Russia has a long history of interfering in Ukraine’s internal affairs, and Lavrov’s comments are likely a reflection of their desire to exert control over the country. Meanwhile, Ukraine is focusing on countering Russia’s military efforts, including blowing up ammunition depots and planning a counter-offensive in the Kherson region. Russia’s economy is also feeling the effects of international sanctions, with China’s ambassador to the US attempting to downplay the significance of their “no limits” partnership with Russia. In a further blow to Russia, China’s belt and road infrastructure projects in Russia have come to a halt, with Beijing pivoting to focus on the Middle East and Africa instead.
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