U.S. officials have been briefed on Ukraine's "Victory Plan" and believe it could potentially bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the plan as one that promises a "real, just peace," although Kyiv has been reticent about the details. More than 900 days into the war, some observers remain doubtful about the possibility of a straightforward resolution. However, the remarks from U.S. officials suggest that Washington remains hopeful for a peaceful outcome.
During a press briefing, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed confidence in Zelensky's plan, stating, "We think it lays out a strategy and a plan that can work." Similarly, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had been briefed on elements of the plan during his recent visit to Ukraine, sharing the ambassador's positive assessment.
On Monday, Zelensky revealed that the military, political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the Victory Plan had been finalized and would be presented to Ukraine's allies the following week. He added that over 90 percent of the plan had already been written out and emphasized that the package was designed not only to benefit Ukraine but also to uphold international law globally.
Despite limited public information on the specifics of the plan, Kyiv has made it clear that no territorial concessions to Russia will be included. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Presidential Office, reiterated this position, rejecting any form of ceasefire with Russia, which he said would only enable Moscow to rebuild its military capacity and resume attacks on civilians.
Zelensky aims to present the plan to President Joe Biden in September, with plans for a broader peace summit before the U.S. presidential election. However, Russia's continued military actions, including Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region, may complicate any potential peace negotiations.
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