Foreign Policy

Zelenski’s Comparison of Putin to Hamas Reveals a Dangerous Misjudgment Amid Ukraine Crisis

By National Security Desk | October 17, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenski’s claim equating Putin with Hamas distracts from Russia’s clear threat to American interests and global stability, risking flawed U.S. engagement in the conflict.

Before his critical meeting with former President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelenski made headlines by declaring that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "surely no braver than Hamas or any other terrorist." While Zelenski seeks to rally support by equating Russia with terrorist organizations, this comparison dangerously oversimplifies the conflict and risks misleading America’s strategic focus.Is Equating Putin with Terrorists a Dangerous Distraction?Zelenski’s rhetoric attempts to frame the ongoing conflict as a fight against terrorism similar to the challenges faced in the Middle East. Yet, this narrative neglects the fact that Russia is a sovereign nation with a powerful military,...

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