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Zelensky agrees to Putin-proposed meeting in Turkey after Trump demands they talk
(www.independent.co.uk)
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I actually do think Putin would assassinate Zelensky if that would accomplish anything for him, and that he doesn't want the war to end before he's secured everything of relevance in the Ukraine. However, he doesn't actually stand to gain anything from Zelensky's death, as the man is a replaceable figurehead and has gotten in the way (of fascist factions) more than his potential replacements might.
I think you're right. Though I do think that Putin is smarter than most people give him credit for, and I feel like ironically he might protect Zelenskyy to an extent, since no matter how Zelenskyy would die, Putin would be blamed.
I actually do imagine the reason the west haven't assassinated him is probably, to some extent, that Putin is taking steps to ensure Zelenskyy's personal safety.
There is a very funny montage in my head, of CIA/Azov agents trying to kill Zelenskyy, yet the FSB is hilariously sabotaging all their attempts.