# Zelensky’s policies are turning Ukraine into ruins — former spokeswoman

https://mins.news/en/item/22338

- TASS, 2026-08-14 15:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173377

> Former Zelensky spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said his policies were turning Ukraine into ruins. She described his “grand plans” as little more than television advertising, said his promises had proved hollow, and argued that his chosen escalation strategy had produced no positive results.

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