Mon Sep 23 15:04:14 UTC 2024: ## Zelenskyy Heads to US With “Victory Plan” Amidst Election Uncertainty
**New York, NY** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States this week to present a “victory plan” to his closest ally, aiming to influence US policy on the war with Russia ahead of the November presidential election.
Zelenskyy will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday and plans to meet with President Joe Biden, as well as potential successors Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The plan, according to Zelenskyy, envisages concrete steps by Western partners to be implemented by the end of December.
The plan, which Zelenskyy says will have a significant impact on Moscow, aims to be a bridge towards a second peace summit later this year, where Russia will be invited to negotiate. Zelenskyy insists that there is “no alternative to peace,” rejecting any “freezing” of the conflict that would only postpone Russian aggression.
However, a significant gap remains between the two sides. Ukraine seeks NATO and EU membership and the complete withdrawal of Russia from its territory, while Russia demands concessions from Ukraine, including the surrender of eastern and southern territories and abandoning NATO membership plans.
The trip comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as a Trump victory could potentially alter US policy on Ukraine, which relies heavily on US military and financial support. Trump has previously expressed a willingness to end the war quickly, potentially through concessions by Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has been demonstrating its strength with a recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, deployment of new weapons, and major drone strikes.
Zelenskyy’s plan, according to his advisors, will focus on solidifying Ukraine’s global security position, supporting battlefield operations, bolstering Ukraine’s arsenal, and strengthening the economy. Some experts believe Zelenskyy will push for long-term aid guarantees and a commitment to post-Biden support.
Zelenskyy is expected to reiterate his call for the authorization of long-range strikes into Russia, a move Moscow has warned could escalate the conflict. The US has so far refrained from authorizing such attacks.
While Russia continues its offensive, aiming to capture key Ukrainian transport hubs, Ukraine remains defiant, with its recent incursion into Russia potentially serving as a bargaining chip in future negotiations.
This visit to the US comes at a critical moment for Ukraine as it seeks to secure continued Western support and navigate the complex geopolitical landscape ahead of the US elections.
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