


Zelensky arrives in Brussels to pitch Ukraine's victory plan to European Council
Editor's note: The story is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels on Oct. 17 to present his five-point victory plan to the European Council and meet its president, Charles Michel. "All European leaders will hear how our positions must be strengthened. We must end this war fairly," Zelensky said in a video message […]
Kyiv preparing internal plan to 'strengthen Ukraine,' Zelensky confirms
Ukraine is developing an internal plan for strengthening the country in the economic, military, informational, and other spheres, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in his evening address on Oct. 24. According to Zelensky, the internal plan, together with the victory plan, will ensure that Ukraine "has the right answers to all the challenges of this year […]
Victory plan includes Western-supplied missile package to force Russia to talks, Zelensky says in Brussels
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 17 that the victory plan includes placing conventional missile capabilities in Ukraine that would either force Russia to accept negotiations or decimate Moscow's military targets. "We propose placing on Ukrainian land a deterrence package that would either force Russia to participate in real negotiations or could allow the destruction […]
Trump's reported plan to 'freeze' Russia's war 'unrealistic,' Ukrainian lawmaker says
A plan reportedly being considered by Donald Trump to freeze Russia's full-scale invasion if he becomes president is "unrealistic," a Ukrainian lawmaker told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 29. Oleksandr Merezhko, the chair of the parliament's foreign affairs policy, said that upon taking office, Trump would soon have to "face reality," and any such plan […]
Orban calls Zelensky's victory plan 'terrifying,' urges negotiations with Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's victory plan "more than terrifying" in a social media post published Oct. 17. Zelensky presented his five-point victory plan to the European Council in Brussels on Oct. 17, one day after unveiling the plan to the public during a special session of Ukraine's parliament. […]
Zelensky says he is unaware of details of Trump plan to end Ukraine war
During a news conference at the European Political Community summit in Budapest on Nov. 7, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was unaware of any specific details regarding U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plan for a swift end to the Ukraine war. The president noted during the conference that he believed Trump wanted to end the war […]
VP Harris urged Zelensky to develop succession plan in case of death or capture ahead of invasion, book excerpt reveals
Ahead of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to develop a succession plan in case he were to be killed or captured, excerpts from the book "War" by journalist Bob Woodward revealed on Oct. 8. Zelensky has been the prime target for Russian assassination attempts since […]
Zelensky walks back earlier comments on Ukraine's possible plan to obtain nuclear weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 17 that Ukraine was not pursuing nuclear weapons, clarifying comments he had made previously. Earlier in the day, Zelensky said that he told Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in their meeting in September that Ukraine needs to be part of NATO, or it would pursue nuclear capabilities to protect […]
Trump's peace plan may include deploying European troops to buffer zone in Ukraine, Telegraph reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may call on British and European troops to enforce a buffer zone that he would try to impose over the current front line in Ukraine, the Telegraph reported on Nov. 7, citing three Trump staffers. Under one of the peace plans being considered by Trump, the current front line in Ukraine […]
Zelensky presents victory plan to Italian PM Meloni
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine's victory plan to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. The two leaders had a productive discussion focused on strengthening Ukraine's position and fostering close diplomatic relations with its partners. "I especially want to thank you for the security assistance provided to our country – first of […]
Polish PM Tusk says Zelensky's victory plan will be reassessed after US election
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Oct. 18 Ukraine's victory plan will be reassessed after the upcoming U.S. presidential election. At the same time, Tusk emphasized that Poland's support for Ukraine's NATO membership has not changed. "We stand in solidarity with Ukraine on this issue," he said. Tusk said there is a lack of […]