Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently in the U.S. to present his “victory plan” aimed at securing Ukraine’s triumph in the ongoing war with Russia. During his trip, Zelensky will meet with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and is hopeful for a meeting with former President Donald Trump. His plan revolves around three main pillars: increasing military support (especially weapons and ammunition), amplifying international diplomatic pressure to bring Russia to the negotiating table, and ensuring accountability for Russia’s 2022 invasion.
A key part of Zelensky’s agenda includes convincing U.S. leaders to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western-supplied missiles to strike Russian military targets. This proposal has met resistance due to concerns it could escalate the conflict, but Zelensky believes it is crucial to Ukraine’s war effort. Additionally, his “victory plan” envisions ending the war by late 2024, but stresses that this outcome depends heavily on support from Western allies.
He plans to present the plan not only to the current administration but also to political candidates, recognizing that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections will shape future American support for Ukraine(