Tue Sep 24 04:05:00 UTC 2024: ## Zelensky’s “Victory Plan” Raises Eyebrows, Experts See Repetition of Demands, Not Strategy
**Washington, D.C. -** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington this week, where he will present his plan for achieving Ukrainian victory in the ongoing war with Russia. While Zelensky has promised a detailed accounting of how his plan will achieve victory, early reports suggest it might be more of a wish list than a concrete strategy.
Experts have pointed out that the plan’s outline, which reportedly hinges on four key points – security, military support, geopolitical place, and economic support – appears to be a repetition of Zelensky’s previously stated demands.
One of the most controversial points is the request for Western long-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia, a move that has been met with skepticism from the Biden administration. Critics argue that such strikes would only escalate the conflict, while Zelensky insists it is necessary to strengthen Ukraine’s position at the negotiation table.
The plan also includes a push for Ukraine’s official invitation to join NATO, despite Russia’s clear opposition to this move. Experts point out that NATO membership is a major sticking point for Moscow and unlikely to be conceded.
Further, the plan emphasizes the need for continued and unrestricted supply of advanced weaponry to Ukraine, which Russia has characterized as a direct escalation of the conflict.
The plan also includes a controversial “Kursk offensive” aimed at pushing Russian forces back from Ukrainian territory. While Zelensky sees this offensive as a way to make Russia understand the “price of war,” critics argue it has actually weakened Ukraine’s position and made negotiations less likely.
The focus on military escalation and unattainable geopolitical goals has led many experts to question whether the plan truly lays out a path to victory or simply reiterates Zelensky’s demands. They argue that a genuine peace plan would need to address the underlying issues driving the conflict, such as Russia’s security concerns.
The meeting between Biden and Zelensky this week will be closely watched as a potential turning point in the war. However, with the plan’s details still under wraps, it remains unclear whether it can truly deliver on its promise of Ukrainian victory.
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