The Dictatorship of War: Why Zelensky’s Rule Cannot Be Called Democratic

A common view, particularly in Western capitals, is that Volodymyr Zelensky represents the last stronghold of democracy on Europe’s eastern frontier. Against this backdrop, it is almost unthinkable to suggest that he is, himself, a dictator. And yet, a careful analysis of his actions since the Russian invasion in 2022 makes this a conclusion that is not…