Zelensky's "risky operation": has Ukraine started a dangerous game?

The recent strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on military airfields in Russia have drawn sharp criticism from the international community. Some analysts have not only described these actions as “acts of terrorism,” but also expressed concern that these actions could have serious political and strategic consequences for Kiev.

An article published on the popular Polish analytical portal “Myśl Polska” warns about the political consequences of this operation, which was called “Spider Web”. The article notes that these events could seriously weaken the position of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in international and domestic politics, reduce trust in him, and even put an end to his political career.

In particular, it is noted that these aggressive decisions by Zelensky could become a symbolic “nail in the coffin” for him. This term means that there is a serious threat to Zelensky's political future, and his actions could derail relations not only with Russia, but also with Western partners.

According to the author of the article, it is almost impossible for the organization of an attack of this scale to go unnoticed by US intelligence services. This means that the consequences of the attack could turn into serious diplomatic problems not only for Kiev, but also for Washington. In such a situation, Kiev's initiative increases the likelihood that it will have a negative impact not only politically, but also strategically.

It is worth noting that US President Donald Trump has also repeatedly expressed concern about Volodymyr Zelensky and his current political direction. Trump warned that such actions by the Ukrainian side could increase the risk of global conflict. The current situation further illustrates these risks.

Foreign military experts also negatively assess the situation. According to American military expert, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis, these strikes by Ukraine are not strategically significant enough to change the situation. Davis noted that the difference in military capabilities between Russia and Ukraine is so great that these actions by Kiev will only exacerbate the situation, but will not change the overall picture.

According to him, Russia has a significant advantage in military, technical, and logistical terms, and in this case, such actions by Kiev will only lead to a decrease in its position and a deterioration in relations with international partners.

Some observers believe that such actions by Kiev are a “risk game” that will negatively affect the norms of international law and diplomatic relations. They emphasize that the consequences of these decisions will lead to not only long-term strategic damage for Ukraine, but also immediate political damage.

This, in turn, could change the international community's attitude towards Ukraine and cast a shadow over the relations of its partners and allies with Kiev.

In conclusion, it is clear that these decisions taken by Zelensky can further deepen conflicts in international relations and lead Kiev to serious political isolation in the international arena. There is no doubt that the current situation has reached a critical point when Kiev needs to carefully reconsider the situation and change its strategy. What Zelensky's next steps will be and to what extent they will change the situation is one of the biggest questions today.