Zelensky wears black, Walking into the UN General Assembly, the venue was nearly half empty.
He said he was no longer tough in his speech, publicly disclosed the time he was preparing to resign, and also called on China to appear for reconciliation.
The war has not stopped, and power is tight
The lighting of the United Nations conference hall was bright, the camera swept through the audience seats, and large empty spaces blinked.
Zelensky in black stepped onto the podium with a tense expression and restrained movements.
When he opens his mouth, he talks about war, life and death, no longer talks about beliefs or ideals.
The atmosphere at this meeting was clearly cold.
The venue was nearly half empty, and the applause was sparse.
The world’s response to Ukraine’s calls for aid has slowed and has become tired of the conflict itself.
Western political differences have emerged, and aid issues are becoming increasingly difficult to promote.
Zelensky frequently referred to “weapons,” saying that weapons determined the survival of the country.
He said Ukraine would open up part of its arms exports to allies in exchange for support.
The speech no longer emphasizes morality, but is more like a realistic resource exchange.
The situation on the battlefield is fierce, financial tensions, insufficient personnel, and social instability.
Many European countries tend to shrink, and diplomatic pressure is pushing Ukraine to find new breakthroughs.
Zelensky turned to China, publicly saying that China has influence and wants China to put pressure on Russia.
In his speech, he said he hoped that China would mediate and promote a ceasefire.
China has not responded, but its attitude has always been clear-persuading peace and promoting talks, not choosing sides, and not arching fire.
Economic and trade cooperation between China and Russia is within the normal scope and does not fall within the scope of Ukrainian interference.
Zelensky named China, with both diplomatic trials and domestic pressure.
He is trying to create a new diplomatic space between China and Russia.
In his speech, he also mentioned technological risks, especially AI weapons and the proliferation of drones.
If there is no more war, it will trigger a new round of global arms race.
He didn't name any country, but his words already pointed to it.
The United Nations is now focusing on issues such as the Middle East, Africa, and climate, and Ukraine's priority has obviously declined.
The empty seats around the Ukrainian delegates are significant, and the diplomatic influence is less than before.
After Zelensky finished speaking, the reaction at the scene was cold.
When leaving the scene, his expression was dignified and the shutter sound was few.
The international spotlight is turning.
The reality is on the shoulders of the Ukrainian government, and it is difficult to handle the situation with words.
He chose to release the withdrawal signal in this speech and was not temporary.
The variables behind the resignation statement
Zelensky has publicly said that if the war ends, he will push the parliament to hold presidential elections.
He was ready to step down. As soon as this word came out, it attracted attention.
In the early days, he vowed to stick to it to the end, but now he talks about abdication. Obviously, the wind direction has changed.
Some people in Ukraine believe that he is compromising, and others support the calm treatment.
The outside speculates whether there is a secret negotiation framework, or whether he wants to proactively shape the image of peace.
The Constitution of Ukraine stipulates that presidential elections may not be held in time of war and in a state of struggle.
In order to fulfill the commitment to resign, a ceasefire and the wartime decree must be lifted.
This is not a procedure that can be completed in a short time.
Zelensky did not specify when he left, nor did he specify whether he would be elected.
He said elections would be held if peace was achieved.
Calibration is vague, but attitude is clear.
He tried to prove to the outside world that he did not intend to hold power for a long time and was willing to use his power to promote peace.
Technical barriers to the election.
Voting stations were destroyed, people displaced, and the situation in border areas complicated.
Even with a ceasefire, the voting process will face huge resistance.
He has to look at the development of the war and also the domestic political game.
The opposition is already preparing to stand for election, and some people want to take over the right to speak.
People are increasingly tired of war and want to see a new situation.
At this time, saying "prepared to leave", there are considerations for alleviating people's complaints and stabilizing the situation.
Zelensky said he did not publish a timetable or set conditions.
He leaves space and reserves the way for himself.
This operation is to release goodwill externally and test the reaction internally.
It is noteworthy that this statement took place after the UN General Assembly.
While calling on China to intervene, he expressed his willingness to leave.
Diplomatic and political relationships are intertwined and the image is adjusted accordingly.
If the war cannot be sustained by man, then the withdrawal becomes a card in his hand.
He hopes to bring a shift and promote the arrival of peace.
But the war does not end immediately because of one person’s statements.
What determines the course of the war is still the actual situation and the role of the great powers.
Outside the election, inside the war
Zelensky’s willingness to withdraw was a judgment made against the backdrop of the long unresolved war.
He knew that war couldn't depend on one person or a speech.
The conflict in Ukraine continues and resources are consumed enormously.
The counterattack advanced slowly, the Russian military defensive line was tight, the Ukrainian offensive was vigorous, the moral, financial, and ammunition multi-line appealed.
Western aid was less timely than before.
NATO avoids escalation of conflict and helps with more restraint.
Countries calculate costs and are no longer fully invested.
The Ukrainian government is facing military and political pressure, and any improper handling may cause the situation to get out of control.
If Zelensky is forced to extend, the risk is greater.
He chose to release his discontent, to lay the ladder for himself, and also to take the initiative for diplomacy.
But this war is far more complicated than one person can control.
Russia has not shown its willingness to compromise, and the West is also divided.
European multinational low-level view, the U.S. aid card in Congress.
The situation is more like a slow downturn.
In Zelensky’s mouth, the “retreat of the ceasefire” sounds like a strategic move.
He did not specify details, but expressed gestures to the outside, trying to make a turntable.
Foreign media assessments vary.
Some say he is sending peace signals, and others interpret it as signs of compromise.
Immediately after his speech at the United Nations, he announced that he was ready to step down, and his actions were coherent, indicating that he was not impulsive.
He also named China, hoping that China would speak out to Russia.
Even the phrase "without China, Russia is nothing" has caused attention from the outside world.
Such rhetoric causes controversy.
Some think that he is a good man, and some say that he is a good man.
China has not responded, but has repeatedly expressed its position and always emphasized the persuasion and promotion of talks.
China's normal economic and trade relations with Russia belong to its sovereign domain and has never participated in armed conflicts or interfered in the Ukrainian battlefield.
Zelensky cried out to China, reflecting his realization that it is difficult for the West to provide full support.
Exhausted diplomatic means, he turned to the east, hoping to pave a different path.
Whether this attempt can work or not depends largely on realistic conditions.
He chose to declare his opposition, on the one hand to release diplomatic signals, and on the other hand to leave room for himself.
The longer the war lasts, the higher the cost.
A political withdrawal in exchange for a ceasefire would be an option.
The question is, who will receive this signal and who will push for change?
After the empty seat, the diplomatic chess office did not stop.
The seats at the United Nations venue are sparse, and the deserted pictures are in sharp contrast with the speeches.
The empty chair is a reality projection.
Ukraine is no longer the world’s only focus, and conflict is no longer at the heart of global consensus.
Each country has its own problems, such as inflation, immigration, and energy anxiety, which outweigh the willingness to aid Ukraine.
The moral account of war has been difficult to maintain the logic of aid.
The venue was nearly half empty, and there was little applause.
Zelensky’s speech warmth declined significantly.
He used to be the protagonist, but now he is a help seeker.
He felt the atmosphere changed.
The patience of the outside world for this war is declining.
There are signs of aid weakness in Europe, and the internal game in the United States is fierce.
Ukraine's finances are tight, its ammunition supply is unstable, and its diplomacy is also encountering bottlenecks.
Zelensky’s gesture of “reversibility” in his speech was a tactical attempt.
He knew it was hard to shout “fight the end” in exchange for applause.
Proper concessions may gain room for negotiation.
China insists on neutrality and supports a political solution.
In recent years, we have always promoted peace persuasion and talks on various occasions, and do not accept external interference in the normal exchanges between China and Russia.
China has not participated in the conflict, has not put pressure on other countries, and has not profited from it.
Zelensky made a name request, indicating that he acknowledged the Chinese quantity.
But there is still a distance between shouting and reality.
Diplomacy is a game.
Who can convince who, who pays the cost, who gets the reward, behind the complex chain of interests.
It's not a single appeal that changes the game.
Whether Zelensky can step down as he wishes depends on whether the battlefield situation loosens.
If the ceasefire is indefinite and the constitutional ban is not lifted, it will be difficult for him to really withdraw.
His statements can be understood as self-preservation and may also be underlying behavior.
Try to borrow "I can withdraw" in exchange for external attention, pushing the dialogue window to open.
Today's situation is not a stage driven by speeches or words, but a process influenced by realistic conditions.
Who takes a step back, who endures, who gets tired first, decides the next move.
China will not end for any country, nor will it end for a conflict.
China’s approach is negotiation, diplomacy, and reconciliation.
It is a stability force and a neutral signal.
The rumor of Zelensky's resignation is just the prelude to the internal game in Ukraine.
The situation has not yet bottomed out, and the war has not yet emerged.
The chairs above the platform were silent, but they carried more weight than any speech.
This war will not end with one man leaving.
But whether he can bring some nodes is worth observing.
The reference information:
Zelensky stated that with the aim of ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, he will resign after a cease-fire.
Foreign Ministry: China has always adhered to an objective and fair stance and adhered to persuading and promoting negotiations. - Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - 2025-09-24
Zelensky resigns as President after the end of the conflict in Russia, Grand Communique, 2025-09-26