By outdoor-nature-child.com On October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation’s parliament, presenting a controversial proposal known as the “Victory Plan.” This plan is built on five key points, which encompass an invitation to join NATO, defense strategies, deterrence against Russian aggression, economic growth and cooperation, as well as post-war security structures. However, some aspects of the plan remain classified.
The Kyiv Independent reported that during his speech, Zelensky was joined by military leaders, including Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhnyi and Chief of Defense Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, along with Western diplomats. Zelensky stated, “If this plan receives support, we could end this war no later than next year.”
Zelensky emphasized that the Victory Plan aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position and ensure the nation possesses the necessary resources to conclude the war. “This plan can be implemented depending on our partners. I want to stress that this does not depend on Russia at all,” he added.
At the forefront of the plan is Ukraine’s invitation to join NATO. Zelensky acknowledged, “We understand that NATO membership is a future prospect, not something immediate.” However, he noted that receiving an invitation would send a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicating that his geopolitical calculations are incorrect.
“We are a democratic nation, and we have proven ourselves capable of protecting our shared way of life,” Zelensky declared.
The second point of the plan emphasizes the need to bring the war onto Russian territory, referencing a cross-border incursion into Kursk in early August, aimed at preventing a potential “buffer zone” from being established within Ukraine. This component also calls for lifting restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia, enhancing Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, and requesting Western support to intercept Russian missiles and drones over Ukrainian skies.
The third point involves non-nuclear deterrence, which remains classified. Reports suggest that Ukraine is proposing a comprehensive non-nuclear strategic deterrence initiative on its territory to safeguard against future aggression; this proposal has been outlined to leaders from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy.
The fourth point focuses on Ukraine’s natural resources, such as uranium, titanium, and lithium, and includes a classified section on partnerships with Western allies. It reportedly also proposes a special agreement for mutual investment and utilization of these resources together with the EU and the U.S. Additionally, this part calls for intensified international sanctions against Russia to weaken its capacity to sustain aggression.
The fifth point discusses Ukraine’s post-war security framework. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has a large, experienced military that can strengthen NATO and the security of the European continent.
According to reports, the Victory Plan includes three classified appendices already shared with international partners. David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People party’s parliamentary faction, mentioned that the classified sections will be submitted to the leaders of the various parties. Zelensky concluded, “We must implement this Victory Plan to compel Russia to attend a peace summit and be prepared to end the war.”