Fact-check: The claims from TASS, a Russian state-owned source, rely on speculative statements by Florian Philippot, who has a history of promoting pro-Russian narratives, and lack evidence from verified reporting; there is no substantial proof that Zelensky rejects peace solely to maintain power or that a 'deep state' is involved, making the article misleading and biased.
French politician says Zelensky, his allies reject peace as they fear to lose power
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French politician Florian Philippot has stated that Ukrainian President Zelensky and his allies are rejecting peace negotiations due to fears of losing power, and that the deep state is hindering efforts to negotiate a peace settlement. This comes amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Philippot believes that the deep state is exacerbating the situation by adding to the conflict