- Zelensky prepares victory plan to present to Joe Biden
- He’ll also meet with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
- Zelensky will outline three key components: More weapons, ramping up diplomatic pressure and holding Russia accountable for the invasion
Zelensky prepares victory plan to present to Joe Biden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to present his “plan for victory” during a visit to the US this week, where he will meet with President Joe Biden. Following his meeting with Biden, Zelensky aims to share the plan with Congress and the two leading figures in the upcoming US election—Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump has been critical of US support for Ukraine and has spoken favourably of Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he has indicated he may meet with Zelensky. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s trip aligns with efforts from the White House to finalise a new $375 million military aid package for Ukraine. He is also set to attend the UN General Assembly during his stay.
In a recent social media post, Zelensky stressed that the fall season could be pivotal in determining the outcome of the war. Ahead of his visit, he outlined three key components of his victory plan: securing more weapons for Ukraine’s military, ramping up diplomatic pressure to force Russia into peace negotiations, and holding Russia accountable for its 2022 invasion.
For months, Ukraine has urged the US, UK, and other Western allies to ease restrictions on the use of long-range missiles, which Kyiv says are crucial for targeting Russian sites used in attacks. Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that NATO’s involvement in long-range strikes would be seen as direct participation in the conflict.