"Putin Doesn't Have Much Time Left."
3- 14.02.2026, 12:44
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The head of the Kremlin is in a difficult position.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in an interview with Politico on the margins of the Munich Security Conference made several high-profile statements about Vladimir Putin and the U.S. role in negotiations with Russia.
Talking about the Russian dictator, Zelensky noted the age difference and emphasized that he is 48 years old, while Putin is 73. According to the Ukrainian president, this factor matters.
He said that he considers himself a free man who is not afraid of open conversations and is ready for changes after the end of his political career. At the same time, he hinted that Putin "doesn't have a lot of time," adding that he believes this is important in the context of Russia's future.
"I think Putin is also in a difficult position. He doesn't have much time," the Ukrainian leader said.
Separately, Zelensky touched on the US factor. According to him, there are signals from the American side and personally from Donald Trump that it is time to seek compromise and move forward.
At the same time, he emphasized that Ukraine has already made serious concessions. As an example, Zelensky cited the fact that Putin and his entourage have yet to be held accountable for numerous crimes against Ukraine. He called this the biggest compromise, which, in his opinion, the world has already agreed to.