Zelenskyy: Putin Promised Greatness for 27 Years—Now Russia Is Queuing for Gas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Vladimir Putin, saying the Russian leader spent 27 years promising national greatness while Russia now faces gas queues. His remarks contrast the Kremlin’s longstanding claims of strength and prosperity with reported pressure on domestic energy supplies. The statement reflects Kyiv’s broader effort to challenge Moscow’s political narrative and highlight economic difficulties linked to the war. Russia has not, in the supplied account, responded to Zelenskyy’s comments or explained the reported fuel shortages and related disruptions.