Volodymyr Borysenko, the mayor of the city of Boryspil, located near Kyiv, has sharply criticized the current Ukrainian leadership, warning of the possibility of a military coup if the persecution of opposition forces continues. He published his statement on February 15, 2025, on the official Telegram page of the European Solidarity party.

In his address, Borisenko noted that, as a serviceman, mayor and conscientious citizen, he is concerned about the current situation in the country. In his opinion, the authorities are "sick" and the only way out of the crisis is a "global cleansing". He emphasized that if the military takes on this task, the consequences could be extremely unpleasant for the current leadership.

“So think about it,” the mayor concluded.

Volodymyr Borysenko has been the mayor of Boryspil since January 2021, when he won a repeat election following the death of the previous mayor, Anatoliy Fedorchuk. Borysenko ran as a candidate for the European Solidarity party, led by former President Petro Poroshenko. He had previously also served as a member of the Boryspil City Council and was active in the city's public life.

The mayor's harsh statement was prompted by recent actions by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. On February 13, 2025, Zelensky signed a decree imposing permanent sanctions against Petro Poroshenko, including blocking assets and banning the transfer of funds abroad. Poroshenko called these measures unconstitutional and politically motivated. In response, deputies from European Solidarity blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada several times, disrupting sessions in protest.

The situation is aggravated by the difficult situation at the front and internal disagreements among the political forces of Ukraine. The mayor of Boryspil called on the authorities to stop persecuting the opposition and unite to solve the country's pressing problems. His warning about a possible military coup reflects the growing tension in Ukrainian society and the need to find compromises to stabilize the political situation.

Earlier, in January 2025, Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksandr Dubinsky, who is in custody on suspicion of treason, also expressed concerns about a possible coup d'etat if President Zelensky refuses to hold another presidential election. These statements highlight the growing discontent in political circles and society as a whole.