Zelensky’s Victory Plan

What’s in it and What’s Missing

Ukrainian President Zelensky has presented his five-point “Victory Plan” to the public. During a speech in the Ukrainian parliament, Zelensky outlined the Ukrainian government’s vision for what would be needed to secure a meaningful end to the Russo-Ukrainian War. First and foremost, the plan calls for an immediate invitation of Ukraine into NATO. While there is no specific timeline or process attached to this proposal, it is apparent that Zelensky’s government has no interest in moving forward with any sort of post-war settlement that does not include meaningful, strong guarantees of security. Point two requests that Ukraine be provided weapons capable of striking targets deep inside of Russia and that Kyiv is granted preemptive authorization to use them if need be. Point three states that American and European troops must be deployed to Ukraine in order to prevent further aggression from Russia in the future. Points two and three both contain secret provisions that are unavailable t…