Maria Zakharova's Reaction: The Russian spokeswoman expressed unusually harsh criticism toward Zelensky, reflecting growing frustration from the Russian side.

Zelensky’s Demands: Zelensky has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and made strong demands of Western leaders and allies, which the commentator argues are unreasonable given Ukraine's weakened position in the war.

Criticism of Zelensky: The speaker claims Zelensky is delusional, disconnected from reality, and a master manipulator who knows how to use media to craft powerful narratives, even when not grounded in current battlefield realities.

Russia’s Gains: According to the commentary and citing the New York Times, Russia has gained approximately 1,800–2,000 square miles of territory in the last year, underscoring Ukraine's battlefield struggles.

Trump’s Role & Comments: Trump previously claimed he could end the war quickly, but his actions since taking office haven't aligned with that claim. The speaker criticizes Trump for being vague and reactive, especially in suggesting he'd only attend negotiations if Putin does.

Zelensky’s Recent Statement: Zelensky criticized Russia’s low-level delegation at talks with Turkey and framed it as a sign of disrespect, continuing to push for international support and partnership despite his country's losses.

Overall Argument: The commentator believes that Zelensky is driving Western policy on Ukraine but doing so with unrealistic goals, while Western leaders are enabling him to their own detriment. The speaker warns that if current strategies don’t change, it will lead to worse outcomes for Ukraine, Europe, and potentially the U.S.

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Do You Have Any Business Starting a Podcast? With Kevin Chemidlin–EP 190