In an interview with New Voice radio on January 8, 2024 Chairman of the [[Rada]] Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Roman Kostenko said Zelensky is a "political corpse". Kostenko, who is also an [[SBU]] colonel, said Zelensky had withdrawn from negotiations on a new, controversial draft mobilization bill by trying to pass blame for the unpopular legislation unto others. Kostenko said Zelensky is more concerned about his approval ratings than preserving the state. Should another presidential election ever be held, Zelensky would not be re-elected. <ref>[https://westobserver.com/news/europe/the-rada-announced-the-political-death-of-zelensky/</ref> By spring 2024 Zelenksy was facing a "[[Mussolini]] moment" where his own people would hang him by his feet.<ref>https://robcampbell.substack.com/i/144745801/z-loses-authority-may-th</ref>