Zelenskyy responds to Putin's delusions regarding Ukraine's statehood

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the Helsinki Security Forum, sharply commented on the recent statements by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. According to the Ukrainian leader, the Russian dictator's claims about Ukraine's alleged loss of statehood and its inability to exist independently are a direct reflection of Moscow's true geopolitical goals in the current war.

Analysis of the aggressor's goals

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that such statements demonstrate exactly how the Russian leader envisions the end of the conflict. The President recalled that back in 2005, Putin described the collapse of the USSR as the greatest tragedy, and in the current year of 2026, his rhetoric only confirms a path toward restoring imperial borders. Zelenskyy noted that the Kremlin's true goal is the complete occupation of the entire territory of Ukraine, not just the eastern regions or Donbas.

Criticism of the international community's inaction

The Head of State expressed concern over the lack of a decisive reaction from the international community to such theses. Zelenskyy called the tolerance toward Putin's statements a "weakness of the world." He pointed out that the Russian leader consistently ignores historical tragedies, focusing solely on the idea of restoring the Soviet Union.

Contradictory data

While Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterizes the Kremlin's statements as a threat to sovereignty, the Russian side, specifically Vladimir Putin on October 1, 2026, broadcasts a narrative that Ukraine "cannot exist independently." Putin claims the country is fully managed from the outside. Furthermore, the Kremlin continues to insist on the version that Russia did not initiate the conflict, blaming the "promotion of nationalism" and foreign interference.

Experts note that such rhetoric, including threats to use all types of weapons in case of a "direct attack on Kaliningrad," is aimed at intimidating Ukraine's allies. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, calls for increased support, asserting that only complete de-occupation can stop the Kremlin's aggressive plans.