Putin Questions Zelensky’s Legitimacy: Constitution Empowers Parliament, Not President
Sputnik International
Russian President Vladimir Putin raised concerns about the validity of the current Ukrainian government during his recent trip to Uzbekistan. He highlighted that Ukraine’s Constitution only grants additional powers to Parliament, not the President. Putin suggested that Ukraine’s leaders may be swaying decisions to fall on Kiev’s authority, neglecting the Ukrainian people’s best interests. He also addressed the presence of Western mercenaries in Ukraine and emphasized the need for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Putin further discussed the challenges in Afghanistan and endorsed Uzbekistan’s potential accession to the Eurasian Economic Union for mutual benefits.
Putin’s probing remarks shed light on the complexities surrounding Ukraine’s governance and international relations, urging a diplomatic resolution to ongoing conflicts.
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