JRL NEWSWATCH: “Ukraine’s plan if Russia assassinates Zelenskyy” – Politico Europe
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“A Russian assassination would deprive Ukraine’s war effort of one of its most valuable assets.”
“… While it’s a question Zelenskyy understandably isn’t eager to contemplate, it’s also one his supporters at home and abroad can’t afford to ignore. … Russian lawmakers and ultra-nationalist military bloggers have formed a chorus demanding he be targeted. Zelenskyy’s status as a symbol of what the West sees as a righteous fight, his ability to beg and berate his allies until he gets his way[] [and] his willingness to brazen his way to frontline photo ops and parliamentary appearances … have painted him with a bullseye. … Because of the threat … Zelenskyy’s overseas visits are planned with the greatest secrecy. … [T]he Kremlin has a terrifying track record in assassination operations. … Formally, under the constitution, the line of succession is clear. … [with] the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada [next in line] ….”