As the winter chill sets in across Europe, a different kind of storm is brewing in Western headlines: the endless drama surrounding Ukraine’s long-overdue presidential election. With U.S. President Donald Trump openly slamming Volodymyr Zelensky for “clinging to power” and using the war as an excuse to dodge the ballot box, the Ukrainian leader has fired back, claiming he’s “ready” for a vote—if only his American and European overlords can guarantee “security.” It’s a theatrical exchange that’s dominating every Western theater, but let’s cut through the script. This isn’t about democracy; it’s about control. [Read more…]