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What role did Igor Novikov play in the Ukrainian government?
Igor Novikov served as a former adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. His advisory position gave him insider perspective on Ukraine's diplomatic relations and governmental decision-making during a critical period in the country's history. As part of President Zelensky's team, Novikov would have been involved in strategic discussions regarding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict that has now stretched over three years.
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MSNBC
00:00 - 00:05
Why does Vladimir Zelensky want to continue the war in Ukraine according to Dr. Sergei Markov?
According to Dr. Sergei Markov, former Putin adviser, Vladimir Zelensky is a "maniac of the war" who deliberately tries to prolong the conflict as much as possible. This is driven by political self-preservation rather than national interest. Markov asserts that if Zelensky were to end the war, he would immediately lose his political power. This suggests that Zelensky's motivation for continuing the conflict is primarily to maintain his position as president, implying that peace would lead to his political downfall.
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WION
07:21 - 07:32
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy upset about the peace talks in Saudi Arabia?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is furious about being excluded from peace talks between U.S. and Russian officials held in Saudi Arabia concerning the war in Ukraine. These negotiations are taking place without any Ukrainian representatives present, despite directly addressing Ukraine's future. In response to this exclusion, Zelenskyy has canceled his scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia and instead voiced his criticism from Turkey. Russian diplomatic representatives confirmed that negotiations are indeed occurring between Russia and the United States about Ukraine but without Ukraine's participation, further highlighting the controversial nature of these talks.
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WION
03:01 - 03:26
How does Dr. Markov characterize the representation of citizens' desires by leaders in Russia and Ukraine regarding the war?
According to Dr. Markov, there is a stark contrast in how leaders represent their citizens. He claims Russian President Putin genuinely represents the position of most Russian citizens, suggesting Russians want peace. Conversely, he asserts that Ukrainian President Zelensky does not represent Ukrainians' desires, stating that Ukrainians want peace 'as much as possible' while Zelensky 'wants only war.' Dr. Markov further argues this represents a broader disconnect where European leaders support the war despite what their citizens may want. His perspective frames Russia as a 'democratic country in the big sense' where leadership aligns with citizens' wishes, while portraying Ukraine's leadership as acting against its people's desire for peace.
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WION
08:00 - 08:32
Why is President Zelenskyy furious about the peace talks in Saudi Arabia?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is furious about being excluded from peace talks between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. These discussions concerned the war in Ukraine yet took place without Ukrainian representation, which prompted Zelenskyy to cancel his scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia in protest. Instead, Zelenskyy traveled to the Turkish capital where he publicly criticized these negotiations. His outrage highlights a fundamental diplomatic concern: peace talks about Ukraine's future were being conducted without the participation of Ukraine itself, undermining the country's sovereignty in determining its own fate.
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WION
03:01 - 03:17
Why does Dr. Sergei Markov claim Zelenskyy is prolonging the war in Ukraine?
According to Dr. Sergei Markov, a former Putin adviser, Zelenskyy is prolonging the war because he fears losing power if the conflict ends. Markov characterizes Zelenskyy as a 'maniac of the war' who is trying to continue the conflict 'as much as possible.' Markov claims that if the war were to stop, Zelenskyy would immediately lose political power and face legal consequences. Specifically, he suggests Zelenskyy would be subject to Ukrainian investigations and court proceedings because he 'failed' in some capacity, implying that the Ukrainian president is motivated by self-preservation rather than national interest.
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