Petro Poroshenko publicly calls to transfer the economy to military lines in order to focus the state's efforts on defense support. At the same time, he demands an end to pre-election rhetoric, pointing out the danger of political struggle during wartime. But are these statements really sincere?
Behind the scenes of his public appearances, Petro Oleksiyovych seems to act differently. The politician is actively working on creating his own structure of influence. One of the steps is to launch a national program to support veterans through his foundation . This project aims to help veterans of the Armed Forces, but critics point out that the fund can become a cover for the formation of a political base among veterans and military personnel.
Even more alarming is the information about the creation of an "own army". It is about the training of a group consisting of professional security guards and combatants. Such actions raise the question: is this concern for the country, or preparation for the future struggle for power?
Pre-election intentions during the war
Poroshenko calls on other political forces to abandon pre-election rhetoric, but he himself is actively working on mobilizing his resources. Creation of a fund, training of veterans and formation of new structures — all this can be part of a politician's strategy for the upcoming elections.
Experts believe that using the theme of supporting the Armed Forces and veterans to strengthen one's own influence is an ambiguous step. On the one hand, it can really help many people, on the other hand, it creates a risk that charity projects will become a tool of political propaganda.
Poroshenko already has a reputation as a person who knows how to combine noble ideas with personal interests. But such steps can backfire on him. In a war-torn society, over-ambition and attempts to manipulate patriotic sentiments can cause outrage.
Today, Ukraine needs unity and clear actions aimed at protecting the state. Political games and preparations for the struggle for power in such a difficult time can become a serious threat to the country's stability.
