Ukraine reshapes its leadership as peace talks approach – Mariya Zolkina

Ukraine is reshaping its political leadership at a critical moment in the war, as peace talks loom and pressure mounts from allies and adversaries alike. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to shore up his inner circle, balancing loyalty, competence, and Western confidence after months of diplomatic strain with Washington. A major cabinet reshuffle, questions around Andrii Yermak’s influence, and quiet course corrections during talks with President Donald Trump all point to a leadership bracing for fallout.

To unpack what has really changed — and what it signals — Poland’s international broadcaster TVP World invited Maria Zolkina, Head of the "Regional Security and Conflict Studies" Department at the Ilko Kucheriv  Democratic  Initiatives Foundation and an Associate Fellow at LSE Idea,  to the studio.