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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is enjoying one of his most politically favorable periods since the start of the war with Russia. A comment he made at the NATO summit has resonated widely in Ukraine, where it has been interpreted as a sign of a more confident and determined stance.
According to Ukrainian media, during a conversation, Donald Trump asked him if he would agree to go to Moscow to sign a peace agreement with Vladimir Putin. Zelensky humorously replied that this would be difficult, since "there are a lot of Ukrainian drones flying over Moscow." The joke quickly spread on social media and was positively received by many Ukrainians, who saw it as a response that showed confidence and determination in the face of diplomatic pressure.
Analysts and commentators in Ukraine have described this episode as a signal that Zelensky has returned to the profile of a leader who makes no concessions to the Kremlin and who engages in dialogue with the United States from a stronger position.
Recent polls also show a significant improvement in support for the president. According to them, over 60 percent of citizens support Zelensky, while the majority believes that presidential elections should be held only after the war ends. This stance of public opinion strengthens political legitimacy at a time when the country remains in a state of war.
The surge in support comes after a difficult phase for the Ukrainian president. His popularity had taken a hit after the dismissal of former commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhnyi and several corruption cases involving government aides. Developments on the front in recent months, coupled with an intensification of drone attacks on Russian targets, have created the belief that Ukraine has regained some of the military initiative.
Another factor that has influenced this climate is the strengthening of cooperation with the United States. The exchange of information between American and Ukrainian services has expanded, while the production in Europe of Patriot systems for the needs of Ukraine is also being discussed. This project is considered of strategic importance for both military defense and the defense industry.
The relationship between Zelensky and Donald Trump also seems to have entered a more pragmatic phase. After tensions and strong criticism during his visit to the White House, the Ukrainian president has chosen to keep communication open with the American administration, seeking continued support for Kiev. In parallel, he is trying to present himself as the leader of Europe's largest army, negotiating in partnership with its main NATO ally.
If this trend continues, Zelensky could enter the next phase of international negotiations with a stronger political and diplomatic position. However, developments on the battlefield and future US policy decisions will remain the factors that will determine the course of this dynamic./ Corriere della Sera
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