PUTIN & TRUMP CONSPIRE TO GET RID OF ZELENSKY

It has been alleged that Trump has done a secret deal with Putin to get rid of Zelensky, whom both men openly dislike and do not believe in the legitimacy of his presidency.  This plan was apparently forged months ago, starting with Trump publically calling Zelensky a dictator for not holding elections in March 2024 when they were due.  This was followed by the infamous fiery, confrontational, and antagonistic meeting in the Oval Office on 28 February 2025 between Zelensky, Trump and JD Vance during which the three argued openly in front of reporters, with JD Vance yelling that Zelensky should be more "thankful" for U.S. assistance, and Trump telling him he must “bend the knee” to a much stronger and bigger power (Russia). Zelensky was also mocked for not wearing a suit and was asked whether he even owned one. This looked very staged, because it was.  Trump’s whole aim was to publically discredit Zelensky in front of the whole world including Ukraine and then conspire to replace him with a more pliable leader.

After this explosive clash, many Trump supporters called for Zelensky’s resignation, believing that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could never be achieved if he remained in power.  After all, Putin has flatly refused to even meet with Zelensky.  But it was unclear who would lead Ukraine in his place – until now.

Enter General Valery Zaluzhny (who at least owns a suit!).

Zaluzhny was Ukraine’s very popular Commander-in-Chief, known affectionately as the Iron General, and is remembered fondly for marshalling the heroic defence of Kiev in 2022. He was fired by Zelinsky in February 2024, however was then decorated with the award ‘Hero of Ukraine’ by Zelensky and appointed as the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK.

TASS (Russian News Agency) posted in July 2025:

“Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed that the US and its allies will sacrifice Zelensky to pave the way for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.”  SVR said Zelensky will be used as a scapegoat, and the White House will soon shut him down.  It was also claimed that he will be replaced by retired General Valery Zaluzhny, who is said to have Western and domestic support. The report also alleges a political conspiracy involving a controversial anti-corruption law, used to discredit Zelensky and justify leadership change.”

However, on 20 August 2025, Zaluzhny denied rumours ‘he is quietly preparing to run for President' from his London HQ, claiming he and Zelinsky remain close friends and that is was he who told Zelensky that the fiery meeting in the Oval Office in February 2025 was staged by Trump and Putin who had secretly conspired to get rid of Zelensky.

Can I be so bold as to predict what happens next? Zelensky is ousted and Zaluzhny becomes the new president of Ukraine, and Putin and Zaluzhny immediately sign a peace deal, brokered by Trump, including a territory swap for Russia (big win) and NATO-style security for Ukraine.  Trump gets Noble Peace Prize. The only loser is Zelensky.

Ukraine 's ambassador to the UK General Valerii Zaluzhny denied rumours he 'is quietly preparing a run for President' from his London HQ, August 2025

Valery Zaluzhny and president Zelensky (Photo-illustration: Lukas Degutis (Getty/iStock))

Zelenskyy, left, says Zaluzhny should remain 'on his team' [Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters 2024]