Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his long-anticipated “Victory Plan” to Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday, after failing to drum up additional, tangible support last week during meetings with European allies. The plan, which consists of ...

The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented MPs with a long-awaited "victory plan" that aims to strengthen his country's position enough to end the war with Russia. Zelensky told parliament in Kyiv that the plan could finish the war - which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 - by next year.

The Kremlin said Wednesday it had yet to see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “victory plan” to end the war, but urged authorities in Kyiv to “sober up” and admit what it called a futile effort to defeat Russia.

If we start moving according to this victory plan now, it may be possible to end the war no later than next year,” Zelensky told his country’s parliament.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday unveiled his long-awaited Victory Plan to end Russia's invasion, rejecting any territorial concessions and urging ramped-up Western backing, including an invitation to join NATO.

The plan includes permission for strikes inside Russia and assistance with air defenses, but Western reaction to it has been muted so far.

The plan is comprised of five points: an invitation to join NATO, defense, deterrence of Russian aggression, economic growth and cooperation, and post-war security architecture.

The plan — comprising military, political, diplomatic, and economic elements — is considered by many as Ukraine's last resort to strengthen its hand in any future cease-fire negotiations with Russia.