NYT journalist reproached Zelensky for lack of diplomacy skills – RBK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his entourage, which consists of comedians, have no experience in diplomacy or warfare, the country may not be able to cope with the “Russian invasion.” About it stated Andrew Kramer, a journalist for The New York Times Moscow bureau.

“At a time when Russia is building up its forces on the border with Ukraine and fear of invasion is mounting, Zelenskiy has surrounded himself with people drawn from his 95 Quarter comedy studio,” Kramer wrote.

Zelenskiy has appointed more than 30 of his colleagues from the field of humor to key positions in the government, the journalist writes, citing an investigation by the Ukrainian portal Bihus. They also hold positions in the military intelligence agency of the National Security Service, which monitors Russian troops.

According to Kramer, in this situation, the Ukrainian military will not be able to stop “the invasion of up to 175 thousand Russian troops,” despite the fact that the United States provided the country with weapons. He stressed that Zelensky’s inexperience could lead to “dire consequences” not only for Ukraine, but also for relations between Russia and the United States.