Zelenskyy to Present ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukrainian Parliament in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present a portion of his “victory plan” to the country’s Parliament on Oct. 16. This strategy, a blend of military, political, diplomatic, and economic measures, aims to boost Ukrainian morale and secure more support from NATO.
Zelenskyy has engaged in discussions about the plan with U.S. President Joe Biden and various Western leaders, but specific details have not been revealed. Despite visits to Western leaders in recent weeks to seek support for the plan, there have been no explicit endorsements of its key elements.
The conflict in the Middle East between Israel and groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran has diverted the attention of the Biden administration, as they are also focused on the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election.
Following Ukraine’s withdrawal of troops from the eastern front to initiate an incursion into Russian territory near Kursk, the Russians made significant advancements. They are now approaching the crucial logistics hub of Pokrovsk.
Zelenskyy recently spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and thanked him for the support in strengthening Ukraine. Rutte, who succeeded Jens Stoltenberg, visited NATO’s Ukraine mission in Germany on Oct. 14 and emphasized the commitment to ensure Ukraine’s success in the face of Russian aggression.
It is speculated that the victory plan will be partially revealed to Parliament, with sensitive information kept undisclosed. The plan aims to accelerate Ukraine’s accession to NATO and may involve strikes on Russia using NATO-supplied long-range missiles, enhancing air defenses, and imposing more economic sanctions on Russia.
Past actions, like Ukraine’s military incursion into the Kursk region, are viewed as part of the victory plan, and the captured territory is seen as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Russia.
In recent weeks, peace plans proposed by Brazil and China have emerged, but Zelenskyy has expressed skepticism towards these alternatives, believing they may benefit Moscow. China and Russia had signed a comprehensive agreement shortly before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
