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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present a four-stage victory plan to US President Joe Biden at the UN General Assembly in September. The plan includes military, strategic, diplomatic, and economic components, while Russia has dismissed the initiative and vows to continue its military operations in Ukraine read more
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File Photo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a four stage plan for Ukraine’s victory and aims to discuss it with US President Joe Biden during their scheduled meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
Zelenskyy, who will be attending the assembly, pressed on the crucial role of US support in the success of this plan at a press conference in Kyiv, Tuesday.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the future US presidency and the need to ensure that the plan can proceed regardless of who is in office, Zelenskyy intends to discuss the plan with both presidential candidates in US: Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Here are the four key stages of the plan:
Incursion into Kursk Region
Zelenskyy revealed that the first stage of his plan involved a cross-border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, which he described as “already done.” He stressed the importance of this move, stating, “The Kursk region is part of our plan. The plan of our victory. It may sound ambitious for someone, but it’s a very important plan for us.”
Strengthening Ukraine’s Global Security Role
The second part of Zelenskyy’s plan focuses on enhancing Ukraine’s strategic position within the global security framework. He described this as crucial for reinforcing Ukraine’s role on the international stage.
Diplomatic Pressure on Russia
The third component involves a diplomatic effort to compel Russia to end the conflict. Zelenskyy stressed that this stage includes a “powerful package” designed to bring about a resolution through negotiations rather than military means.
Economic Strategy
The fourth and final element of the plan pertains to economic strategies, although Zelenskyy chose not to provide specific details on this aspect at this time.
Zelenskyy’s plan highlights a comprehensive approach to achieving Ukraine’s objectives, combining military, strategic, diplomatic, and economic measures. The success of this multi-faceted strategy, he indicated, largely hinges on continued support and resources from the United States.
The Kremlin, meanwhile, on Wednesday dismissed Zelenskiy’s talk about the plan he has to end the war and said Russia would continue what it calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine.
“This is not the first time that we have heard such statements from representatives of the Kyiv regime. We are aware of the nature of this Kyiv regime,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about Zelenskiy’s plan.
“We are continuing our special military operation and will achieve all of our goals.”
Russia is currently engaged in repelling the Ukrainian incursion that began on Aug 6, and is pressing ahead with its own offensive in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
Peskov also said that Russia supported India’s view on the need for a peaceful settlement, but said it was “more than obvious” that there was no basis for talks right now.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he had told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he backed an early, peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, days after Modi held talks with Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
With inputs from agencies
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