By Dr. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H.
America’s Psychiatrist
Volodymyr Zelensky is unraveling before our eyes.
After his disastrous White House meeting with President Trump, where he was sent packing without securing more blank checks, the Ukrainian leader rushed to Twitter (X) in full-blown damage control mode. His panicked, rambling post wasn’t just an attempt to rewrite history—it was a clear psychological tell of a man who realizes he’s losing his grip on power.
His words weren’t those of a strategic leader but of a man desperately clinging to relevance, trying to smooth things over after burning his last bridge with America’s future president.
So, what’s really going on inside Zelensky’s head?
Zelensky’s Twitter Panic: A Classic Case of Manipulation
Zelensky’s post starts with:
“Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible… We want to move very fast through all next stages and work with the US to agree on a strong final deal.”
Translation: I’ve run out of options, and I need to backpedal—fast.
This isn’t diplomacy. This is a man in crisis mode, trying to gaslight Trump into believing he’s suddenly reasonable, when just days ago, he arrogantly dismissed negotiations and acted as if the U.S. was obligated to fund his war indefinitely.
Flattery Won’t Work on Trump—Zelensky Still Doesn’t Get It
Then, in a painfully transparent attempt to win Trump over, Zelensky wrote:
“We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine… And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins.”
Trump isn’t falling for this. Zelensky’s sudden nostalgia for Trump’s past generosity is a classic manipulative tactic—the same one used by people who burn bridges and come crawling back when they realize they need something.
His mistake? He still underestimates Trump. Flattery and revisionist history don’t work on someone who sees through the con.
From War Hero to Wannabe Tyrant: What Happened to Zelensky?
At the start of the war, Zelensky played the role of the underdog hero—pleading for help, painting himself as the leader of a noble cause. The world bought in. But power changes people.
Three years later, after billions in U.S. aid and zero accountability, Zelensky is no longer the desperate man begging for his people—he’s the entitled, arrogant leader who marched into the White House demanding more money, then scoffed when Trump suggested negotiations.
This shift in behavior is more than just political—it’s psychological.
Zelensky is showing classic signs of a leader consumed by power and delusion. His behavior suggests:
- Narcissistic tendencies – He now believes he’s too important to compromise.
- Borderline personality traits – His erratic shifts from defiance to desperation show emotional instability.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – War changes people. The pressure of leading a crumbling nation has warped his judgment.
- Sociopathic tendencies – His refusal to acknowledge his mistakes or take responsibility for Ukraine’s worsening condition is deeply troubling.
Can Zelensky Be Saved?
If Zelensky were on my couch, I’d tell him the same thing I’d tell any leader losing touch with reality:
“You need a wake-up call before it’s too late.”
He has two choices:
- Continue the delusion, refuse to negotiate, and drag Ukraine further into destruction.
- Face reality, own his mistakes, and take the only path that might save his country—negotiation.
But let’s be clear: America can’t trust him in his current state.
Zelensky has lied too many times, manipulated too many leaders, and burned too many bridges. Until he proves he’s willing to act in good faith, President Trump and the American people should treat his words as nothing more than desperate theater.
Because right now, Zelensky isn’t leading Ukraine to victory—he’s leading it straight off a cliff.
Dr. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H.
America’s Psychiatrist is a Board-Certified Beverly Hills forensic psychiatrist, bestselling author, and media commentator. She has served as a forensic expert in high-profile legal cases, analyzed the psychology of world leaders, and works as The Terrorist Therapist® helping people cope with the psychological impact of terrorism.
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