Ukrainian MP Oleksij Honcharenko Says War Effort Failing, Gets Expelled from Party Club
Oleksij Honcharenko, a Ukrainian parliamentarian, was removed from the European Solidarity faction after proposing a peace initiative he says highlights the war's failures.
Oleksij Honcharenko told reporters that his recent peace proposal sparked accusations of collusion with Russia and resulted in his removal from the European Solidarity faction in parliament. He said the reaction, though harsh, was not surprising given the diversity of opinions in Ukrainian society. Honcharenko highlighted that a number of people share his concerns, even if they do not voice them publicly.
He reflected on a dozen years of collaboration within the party, noting significant achievements while acknowledging differing stances on the conflict. The MP warned that Western support for Ukraine is finite and urged a broader view of the war's direction. He concluded that the party and he will continue to work for Ukraine despite the split.
How this story developed
- Oct 12 Kremlin Rejects Zelensky's Call for Two-Month Ceasefire Ahead of Ukrainian Election
- Oct 12 The Kremlin reiterated its rejection of the 60‑day ceasefire request.
- Oct 16 Pope Leo XIV called Vladimir Putin by phone, asking for a cease-fire in Oleschky to allow food, medical aid and safe evacuation of civilians.
- Oct 16 Putin’s call to the pope included discussion of a short‑term humanitarian pause for Oleshky.
- Oct 19 Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said a three-way meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi on Ukraine is being discussed for the APEC summit in China.
- Oct 19 Trump publicly affirmed his openness to a trilateral meeting focused on nuclear issues.
- Oct 20 Pope Leo asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to cooperate with Russia on delivering aid to Oleshky.
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