Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky with Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki at the Bucharest 9 summit, Bucharest, Romania, May 13, 2026
EA-Ukraine VideoCast: Kyiv Exposes Russia’s Vulnerabilities
Ukraine War, Day 1,541: Russia’s Mass Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 15+, Wound 116+
In a 26-minute analysis, I joined Ukrainian journalist Daniel Tkiie on Wednesday to analyze Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political and military maneuvers to counter Russia’s 51-month full-scale invasion.
I reflect on Donald Trump’s jibe, “Zelensky has no cards”, as I consider Ukrainian counter-attacks inside Russia, Zelensky’s diplomatic steps up to and beyond last weekend’s brief ceasefire, and US-Ukraine talks on drone technology and production.
Ukraine has cards to play over whether or not it strikes key positions inside Russia. That will continue beyond “Victory Day”.
