President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy: nv.ua
After nv.ua’srecent visit to the United States, the country is in a precarious state. Ukraine relies on the United States as its main ally, but there is uncertainty about the duration of this support. According to information published by TimeUkraineisrael, citing The Washington Post, the main results of the visit remain unknown, as details of Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” to end the war with Russia have not been made public.
The importance of US support
Zelenskyy met with President Joe Biden, but Washington’s reaction to his proposals was mixed. Biden maintained his position on the ban on providing Ukraine with long-range missiles to strike Russian territory, which caused concern in Kyiv. Moreover, in the face of political pressure from the Republicans, the meeting with Donald Trump was Zelenskyy’s first contact with the GOP presidential candidate since the beginning of the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump: The Washington Post
Uncertainty in the wake of the US election
Political expert Mykola Davydiuk believes that despite the US intention to support Ukraine, the question of the duration of this support remains open. The approaching US presidential election complicates the situation, as the new administration, regardless of the outcome, may rethink future military assistance to Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s team is trying to convince Biden to support their plan as a way to strengthen his political legacy before his term ends.
Changes in public attitudes
Despite their refusal to cede Ukrainian territory, ordinary Ukrainians are becoming more open to negotiations that could lead to compromises under the condition of security guarantees. Opinion polls show that Ukrainians are ready to discuss formats that would postpone the return of certain territories to the future.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kamala Harris: Unian
Military situation at the frontline
The situation on the frontline remains tense, with new Russian offensives and a mobilisation campaign in Ukraine. The unexpected cross-border invasion of the Kursk region demonstrated that Ukraine is capable of success on the battlefield, but renewed fighting in the eastern regions poses new challenges for Ukrainian forces.
Conclusions and prospects
Amid the ongoing war, support for Ukraine from its Western partners is gradually decreasing. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko notes that despite Zelenskyy’s plans, which do not contain revolutionary elements, Ukrainians hope for more military support and tougher sanctions against Russia. “If the West had provided us with maximum assistance, Ukraine could have already achieved victory,” Honcharenko concluded.
