“It’s futile”: the US criticises Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’
23 October 2024 15:37
The United States has declared the Victory Plan of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a failure, as it allegedly provides for an escalation of the conflict. This is reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to The Economist.
on 16 October, the Ukrainian president unveiled his five-point “Victory Plan”, which was previously presented to US officials in private. The key points are those regarding Ukraine’s invitation to join NATO, an increase in the arms arsenal, and what is described as “non-nuclear deterrence” – essentially a large number of long-range missiles that could destroy key logistical and military facilities in Russia.
A senior Ukrainian official, quoted by the media on condition of anonymity, said the package should be interpreted as “coercive diplomacy,” or a way to force Russia to negotiate peace on terms more favourable to Ukraine.
But official Washington perceived Ukraine’s “Victory Plan” as threatening to increase tensions in the world and escalate hostilities.
“They (American officials – ed.) say it’s futile, although part of the problem is that they don’t say it to the Ukrainian president’s face,” The Economist quoted its source as saying.
Earlier, expert Ivan Stupak named the only promising point in Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan. In his opinion, the fourth point of this plan is the most realistic one to date.
The point on the economy provides for the presence of large foreign companies in Ukraine, which will create a kind of “invisible dome” of protection, the expert believes.
“I liked the economic part, where there is an understanding that the more foreign companies operate in Ukraine, the more the country will be protected. This is a fact. Take, for example, Baykar, which manufactures Bayraktar drones, which has never been hit by Russian troops. The same applies to Rheinmetall and ArcelorMittal production in Kryvyi Rih,” explains Ivan Stupak
Stupak noted that the presence of large foreign companies in Ukraine creates a kind of “invisible dome” of protection, as countries whose businesses operate on Ukrainian territory will be more concerned about its security. This, in his opinion, is important for the development of the economy not only of Ukraine, but also of Western Europe and the United States.
At the same time, other points of Zelenskyy’s plan, according to Stupak, look more like theoretical appeals than concrete actions. He says the document is not revolutionary or breakthrough.
