Zelensky presents victory schedule after disappointing conversations with allies
Zelensky presents victory schedule after disappointing conversations with allies
The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj presented his highly expected “victory plan” in the Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday after he was not able to receive any additional, tangible support in discussions with European allies last week.
The "victory plan" at a glance
The plan, which consists of five points and three other "secret" points that were only communicated to certain partners, is intended to serve as a bridge for future peace talks with Russia, Selenskyj explained to MPs in Kiev. His goal is to strengthen the position of Ukraine to end the war.
NATO membership in focus
The focus of Selenskyj's plan is the wish of Ukraine after an invitation to membership in the North Atlantic Pact Organization (NATO). This would be a step towards full NATO membership, but the allies of Ukraine are reserved as long as the country is still in war with Russia.
strengthening the defense and economy
The plan also provides measures to strengthen Ukraine's defense, the implementation of a strategic non-nuclear deterrent package and the growth of the Ukrainian economy. "If we are now implementing this victory plan, we can end the war next year at the latest," Selenskyj appealed to the MPs and above all to the supporters of Ukraine abroad.
criticism and reactions
Many of the points mentioned in the plan have already been stimulated by Kyiv in the past. Selenskyj presented the victory schedule for the first time during a visit to US President Joe Biden in September. During this visit, the bid administration gave a presented a $ 375 million aid package, however, did not meet the demands of Kiews, deeper attacks in To approve Russia.
The way to a peace solution
Selenskyj discussed the peace plan with leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and the NATO general secretary in the weeks before his public announcement-a tour that ended without public support from the countries. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the Ukrainian victory schedule on Wednesday and said that a real peace plan would require Kiev to finally see the "senselessness of the persecuted politics".
The key points of the winning plan
The first point of Selenskyj's peace plan is the demand that Ukraine becomes a member of NATO and ultimately the European Union - two alliances to have been trying for a long time. Second, the plan contains suggestions to strengthen the defense of Ukraine, including the improvement of the air defense systems and the request to the allies, to loosen the restrictions on the use of long -range missiles in order to hit goals deep in Russia - something that the USA
The suggestions come at a time when Ukraine suffers setbacks on the eastern front: Russia gradually reports progress in the Donetsk region and continues to carry out attacks on Ukrainian cities with drones and rockets. Ukraine focuses on preparing for the winter as they are exposed to renewed Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure. Selenskyj also called for "joint defense missions with our neighbors in Europe to intercept Russian rockets and drones within the shelter of our partners." The then NATO general secretary Jens Stoltenberg had dismissed the idea as unrealistic in July by saying that the alliance would not become part of the conflict. Selenskyj's last pillars for peace are the promotion of the economic potential of Ukraine and the development of a plan for the time after the war. He argued that the strength and experience of the Ukrainian military could be used to strengthen European defense after the war and ultimately replace certain US troops in Europe. preparation for the winter
joint defense with European neighbors
economic growth and post -warlike plans
This article was supported by CNNS Clare Sebastian and Anna Chernova.
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