Zelensky’s Peace Plan Faces Skepticism from Western Allies
As Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to unveil his “victory plan” for ending the war in Ukraine at the United Nations General Assembly this week, Western officials have poured cold water on the proposal, suggesting it is unlikely to bring a breakthrough in the conflict with Russia, Bloomberg reports.
Sources close to the Ukrainian president’s discussions with foreign leaders have described Zelensky’s plan as lacking any major surprises and largely a “wish list” as the war enters its third year.
“There were no real surprises in the plan,” said one official, speaking on condition of anonymity. “It’s not a game-changer.”
There are sentiments among Western nations that the support for Ukraine will decrease if former President Donald Trump once again wins the US election.
Some Western countries are even exploring the possibility of direct outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, either by Zelensky or other countries, ahead of the G20 meeting in Brazil in November.
Zelensky argues that his plan aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position for future diplomatic talks with Russia.
Western leaders have shown a reluctance to further escalate their military involvement in the conflict, with Washington’s latest refusal to approve Ukraine’s request to strike US-made long-range missiles into Russian territories.
The outcome of the US presidential election is likely to significantly impact the situation. Trump has indicated a willingness to push for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
