Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a strong appeal to former US President Trump, asking him to immediately make public the so-called "truce plan" to resolve tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky's shouting was direct and fierce, and he stressed that if Trump has a way to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he should not wait for the results of the US presidential election in November, but should act immediately and make the plan public.
Zelensky's statement, on the surface, is motivated by a desire for peace and his dissatisfaction with the way international affairs are handled. As if in his opinion, any proposal that would help to de-escalate the conflict should be implemented as soon as possible, and not become a bargaining chip in the political game. But is this really the case, and is Zelensky's starting point really to solve the Russia-Ukraine issue as soon as possible? I don't think so.
If Zelensky really wants to "cease war" with Russia, why not talk to Putin directly? Moreover, Russia has repeatedly stated before this that it will not refuse to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
The occurrence of this incident is reminiscent of the background of the US election. At present, the US political arena is in the midst of a fierce election campaign, and the competition between the incumbent President Joe Biden and his potential opponent Trump is heating up. Zelensky's shouting seems to be a personal challenge to Trump, but in fact it may have touched the sensitive nerves of US domestic politics. Trump has repeatedly said that he is capable of handling relations with Russia, and Zelensky's shouting is undoubtedly testing the veracity of this statement.
The motive behind Zelensky's move is worth pondering, on the one hand, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has lasted for many years, bringing great pain and loss to the people of the two countries, and Zelensky, as the head of a country, naturally hopes to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible. On the other hand, he may also realize that the outcome of the U.S. election will directly affect the future direction of Ukraine's foreign policy. Therefore, by pressuring Trump to act on the international stage, it may be possible to garner more international support and attention for Ukraine.
However, Zelensky's aggressive statements could also trigger a chain reaction. First, it could exacerbate tensions between the United States and Russia, making an already complex geopolitical situation even more delicate. Secondly, this practice of direct pressure on foreign leaders, which is not common in international politics, risks being perceived as interference in the internal affairs of the United States, which could affect bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United States. Finally, Zelenskyy's aggressive stance could also be divisive at home, especially among political forces that advocate a more moderate diplomatic approach.
In short, Zelensky's shouting about Trump at this moment is likely to be an act made by promoting changes in the domestic political situation in the United States, and it is absolutely impossible to solve the problem of a truce between Russia and Ukraine. But how to say it, the fate of Ukraine has long been engulfed by the internal affairs of the United States, Zelensky is nothing more than a puppet emperor and a mouthpiece, and all we can see is what others want us to see.