The time has come to overthrow Zelenskyy

If no one will say it out loud then I’ll say it: It’s time to overthrow Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

In 2014, under President Obama, the CIA orchestrated Ukraine’s Maidan uprising, toppling Viktor Yanukovych to install a pro-Western government. It was a power play masked as democracy promotion, aimed at curbing Russia and securing U.S. influence over a resource-rich region. Today, in 2025, Zelenskyy has become a roadblock to America’s interests. It’s time to reverse the 2014 playbook—remove him, install a leader who prioritizes peace, lock in a minerals deal, and, yes, work with Russia to make it happen. 

Zelenskyy: The Obstacle to Peace

Zelenskyy’s track record speaks volumes. He’s repeatedly rejected U.S. proposals for a minerals deal unless they come with NATO membership or American troops—commitments no rational U.S. leader would make. His Oval Office clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance in February over ceasefire terms exposed his stance: he’d rather keep Ukraine a warzone than negotiate. Trump nailed it, accusing him of “gambling with millions of lives.” Zelenskyy’s not a hero—he’s a stubborn gambler betting Ukraine’s future and America’s resources on a losing hand.

Compare this to 2014. Yanukovych was ousted for cozying up to Moscow, threatening U.S. goals. Now, Zelenskyy’s refusal to compromise threatens those same goals by dragging out a war that costs us billions and risks a clash with Russia. If he won’t step aside, we need to push him out.

U.S. National Security: Minerals and a Russian Reset

Ukraine’s mineral wealth—titanium, uranium, rare earths—is vital for U.S. security, fueling everything from F-35 jets to nuclear power plants. With China dominating these supply chains, a Ukraine deal could break that stranglehold. Zelenskyy’s stonewalling, demanding security guarantees over economic sense, keeps those resources locked away. Meanwhile, Russia holds 20% of Ukraine’s land, including key deposits, and could redirect them to Iran or North Korea if the conflict festers.

Here’s where Russia enters the picture. Working with Moscow in the 21st century isn’t just pragmatic—it’s strategic. First, it neutralizes the Ukraine war as a drain on U.S. resources ($175 billion and counting since 2022). Second, it opens a path to those minerals without endless fighting. Russia’s not the Soviet Union; it’s a declining power we can bargain with. Examples prove it: in 2015, we coordinated with Russia in Syria to avoid midair collisions during anti-ISIS strikes, showing we can align tactically. In 2020, Russia sold us ventilators during the COVID crisis—hardly the act of an implacable foe. Today, a deal splitting Ukraine’s resources (U.S. gets the west, Russia keeps the east) could end the war and secure our needs, all while sticking it to China’s monopoly.

The Minerals Deal: Easier Without Zelenskyy, Better With Russia

Zelenskyy’s exit would pave the way for Trump’s minerals pact—a revenue-sharing plan that’s dead in the water while he demands NATO or bust. He’s trashed drafts from the $500 billion “colonial” version to the latest joint fund, claiming they jeopardize Ukraine’s EU dreams. A new leader, backed by discreet U.S. support, could sign it fast. Add Russia to the mix, and it’s even smoother. Moscow’s already signaled openness to talks—Foreign Minister Lavrov floated a practical settlement this past January. A post-Zelenskyy Kyiv, nudged by Washington and Moscow, could ink a deal in weeks: U.S. firms extract in the west, Russia holds the east, and both powers keep the profits out of Beijing’s hands.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s idea of U.S. workers as an “automatic security” force fits here too. American miners on the ground deter Russian aggression without a shot fired—cheaper than troops, smarter than sanctions. Russia gets stability; we get resources. Win-win.

Why Russia? 21st Century Realities

Partnering with Russia isn’t about hugging Putin—it’s about cold, hard U.S. interests. The 20th century’s ideological wars are over; today’s threats are China’s rise and resource wars. Russia’s a natural ally against both. Look at the Arctic: since 2018, we’ve quietly collaborated with them on shipping routes, balancing China’s ambitions there. Or take energy: Russia’s oil sales to India in 2023 undercut OPEC’s grip, indirectly helping U.S. consumers. A Ukraine deal could extend this pattern—joint control of minerals starves China’s tech sector while avoiding a hot war we don’t need.

In 2014, Obama’s team saw Russia as the enemy. Now, it’s a lever we can pull to outmaneuver bigger threats. Zelenskyy’s blind hostility to Moscow ignores this reality; a new leader wouldn’t.

How to Do It

The CIA pulled it off in 2014—funding protests, backing opposition, tipping the scales until Yanukovych ran. Today, Ukraine’s ripe for a repeat: 20% of its land is gone, its economy’s a wreck, and war fatigue is surging. Polls show Zelenskyy’s support eroding as Ukrainians tire of his all-or-nothing fight. A few moves—cash to dissidents, amplifying pro-peace figures, maybe a nod to oligarchs—could spark a coup or force him out. Call it Maidan 2.0, with a twist: this time, we’re aiming for peace, not proxy war, and Russia’s at the table.

Why It’s Worth It

America can’t afford another quagmire. Zelenskyy’s defiance chains us to a losing cause, while a new leader and a Russian handshake could end the war, secure minerals, and counter China. In 2014, the CIA yanked Ukraine into our orbit. Now, it’s time to finish the job—ditch Zelenskyy, cut a deal with Moscow, and put U.S. security first. The world has changed. So should we.