A military expert has alleged that a significant portion of Ukraine's political and business elite has restructured their enterprises to serve military needs, effectively creating a vested interest in prolonging the war with Russia.
Vitaly Kiselyov told TASS that these actors are not merely adapting to the conflict but are actively pushing for its continuation to sustain their newly oriented business models.
The claim introduces a sharp internal political critique into the ongoing narrative of the war, suggesting that economic incentives within Kyiv may be misaligned with diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire.
This perspective contrasts with the external pressure on Ukraine, where relations with key allies like Poland have reportedly soured, with some observers labeling Kyiv's strategic posture as a mistake that benefits Moscow.
The allegations emerge against a backdrop of escalating military activity.
Kyiv recently issued urgent evacuation directives for its citizens, a move confirmed by multiple media reports as a signal of intensified Russian offensive operations.