Ukraine’s Zelensky Unveils ‘Victory Plan’ Amid Precarious War Situation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled his much-anticipated ‘Victory Plan’ at Ukraine’s parliament, urging unity and international support to end the war with Russia. The plan includes five main points:
– **NATO Membership**: An unconditional invitation to join NATO.
– **Military Support**: Specific weapons support, including requests for ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles.
– **Non-Nuclear Deterrence**: Acquiring a non-nuclear deterrence capacity to destroy Russian military power.
– **Western Defense**: Western role in defending Ukraine’s natural mineral resources from Russian attacks.
– **Post-War Reconstruction**: Pledges for post-war reconstruction.
Zelensky emphasized the need to change circumstances to force Russia into peace, regardless of Putin’s intentions. The plan also includes a secret addendum that he could not disclose.
The Kremlin has dismissed the plan, urging Kyiv to “sober up” and realize the futility of its policies. Western partners have been tight-lipped about their opinion, with some expressing skepticism about the plan’s reliance on additional arms supplies and lifting restrictions on their use.
