A recent statement attributed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Based on the information available, Zelenskyy has indeed made bold claims about Putin’s future, including a statement reported on March 27, 2025, where he said, “Putin will die soon,” suggesting that this could bring an end to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. This remark, made during an interview with European journalists in Paris on March 26, comes amid persistent rumors about Putin’s health and the escalating tensions in the conflict.
Zelenskyy’s statement is explosive because it directly challenges Putin’s grip on power and frames his potential demise as a turning point for the war, which began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He also warned that Putin’s ambitions extend beyond Ukraine, potentially leading to a broader confrontation with the West, and urged the U.S. and Europe to maintain pressure on Moscow. This rhetoric aligns with Zelenskyy’s consistent narrative of contrasting his leadership—focused on defending his people—with Putin’s, which he portrays as driven by personal power and destined to collapse.
The statement has likely stirred reactions in Russia, though no specific Russian response is detailed in the available data as of today’s date, March 27, 2025. Given the context of ongoing ceasefire talks, including a limited 30-day pause on energy infrastructure attacks agreed upon in principle by both sides after discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy’s comment could be seen as a provocative move to keep the pressure on Putin while negotiations falter over broader terms.
