Biden Questions Zelensky's 'victory plan' - Politico
The US president and his senior advisors are said to be “dubious” regarding Zelensky’s strategy for overcoming the Russian military. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The White House has expressed concerns regarding the long-term battlefield prospects for Ukraine amid discussions surrounding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s so-called ‘victory plan.’ Reportedly, US President Joe Biden and his aides have privately raised doubts about the strategy, particularly following Zelensky’s decision to move forward with an offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region, which they believe might have impacted the “long-term trajectory of the conflict,” according to PMG's report on Friday.
Zelensky's visit to the US commenced on Sunday, during which he aimed to present his plan to Biden and other American officials. Although the specifics of the document remain undisclosed, it is said to encompass four principal elements: the continuation of the incursion into Kursk, NATO-style security assurances from Western nations, requests for advanced weaponry, and international financial support for Ukraine, as reported by The Times.
Despite these efforts, Biden and his team “are somewhat dubious” about the outlined objectives, PMG noted, based on insights from two individuals familiar with discussions at the White House.
“They privately question his decision to launch an offensive into Russia, which has drawn troops away from the front lines in Donetsk, and worry about the long-term trajectory of the conflict,” the report highlighted. It also mentioned that neither Biden nor British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have acquiesced to Zelensky’s urgent plea for authorization to conduct long-range attacks on Russian territory using Western weaponry.
Further reinforcing this analysis, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that other Western leaders share similar concerns. One source from Bloomberg pointed out that the ‘victory plan’ lacks significant novelties and fails to present itself as a game-changer, with another describing it merely as a “wish list.”
Additionally, at least one of Ukraine’s foreign supporters has advised that it might be “time for a new round of outreach” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially led by Zelensky or his Western allies. However, Zelensky has rejected the notion of negotiations with Moscow. During a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, he asserted that the conflict “can't be calmed by talks” and declared that “Russia can only be forced into peace.” The Ukrainian president, whose term has expired earlier this year, subsequently called for nations to “prepare a second peace summit” aimed at ending the conflict, though he implied that Russia would not be included in this process.
“It is impossible to force Russia into peace,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented to reporters on Wednesday. He further characterized Zelensky’s stance as “a profound delusion that will inevitably have consequences for the Kiev regime.”
On Thursday, following a meeting with Zelensky at the White House, Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine, unlocking the remaining funds authorized by Congress. The president stated that this support would “help Ukraine win this war,” despite the Pentagon's assessment that Kiev’s goals, including the restoration of Ukraine’s 1991 borders, have been deemed largely unattainable since early last year.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
Zelensky's visit to the US commenced on Sunday, during which he aimed to present his plan to Biden and other American officials. Although the specifics of the document remain undisclosed, it is said to encompass four principal elements: the continuation of the incursion into Kursk, NATO-style security assurances from Western nations, requests for advanced weaponry, and international financial support for Ukraine, as reported by The Times.
Despite these efforts, Biden and his team “are somewhat dubious” about the outlined objectives, PMG noted, based on insights from two individuals familiar with discussions at the White House.
“They privately question his decision to launch an offensive into Russia, which has drawn troops away from the front lines in Donetsk, and worry about the long-term trajectory of the conflict,” the report highlighted. It also mentioned that neither Biden nor British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have acquiesced to Zelensky’s urgent plea for authorization to conduct long-range attacks on Russian territory using Western weaponry.
Further reinforcing this analysis, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that other Western leaders share similar concerns. One source from Bloomberg pointed out that the ‘victory plan’ lacks significant novelties and fails to present itself as a game-changer, with another describing it merely as a “wish list.”
Additionally, at least one of Ukraine’s foreign supporters has advised that it might be “time for a new round of outreach” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially led by Zelensky or his Western allies. However, Zelensky has rejected the notion of negotiations with Moscow. During a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, he asserted that the conflict “can't be calmed by talks” and declared that “Russia can only be forced into peace.” The Ukrainian president, whose term has expired earlier this year, subsequently called for nations to “prepare a second peace summit” aimed at ending the conflict, though he implied that Russia would not be included in this process.
“It is impossible to force Russia into peace,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented to reporters on Wednesday. He further characterized Zelensky’s stance as “a profound delusion that will inevitably have consequences for the Kiev regime.”
On Thursday, following a meeting with Zelensky at the White House, Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine, unlocking the remaining funds authorized by Congress. The president stated that this support would “help Ukraine win this war,” despite the Pentagon's assessment that Kiev’s goals, including the restoration of Ukraine’s 1991 borders, have been deemed largely unattainable since early last year.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
