Zelenski’s plight is the very definition of being caught between a rock and a hard place. From Moon of Alabama at moonofalabama.org:
The (former) President Zelenski of Ukraine is refusing any compromise in negotiations with Russia. He would be killed and replaced by a more right wing figure if he would consider otherwise.
In a speech on Sunday marking Ukraine’s independence Zelenski insisted of recapturing all of Ukraine including Crimea.
As the Washington Post summarizes (archived):
In Kyiv on Sunday, Ukraine’s Independence Day, Zelensky addressed the nation and vowed to restore its territorial integrity.
“Ukraine will never again be forced in history to endure the shame that the Russians call a ‘compromise,’” he said. “We need a just peace.”
He listed some of the regions occupied by Russia — including Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea — and said “no temporary occupation” could change the fact that the land belongs to Ukraine.
Zelenski thus rejects calls by U.S. President Trump to give up Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace.
One reason why he does so may be the personal danger he is in. Any compromise about territory may well cost his life.
Keeping the WAR going literally prolongs his life?
And the trophy wife needs another shopping spree.
Inflation?
Taking care of 404 ain’t cheap.