Expert explains why U.S. democrats are disappointed with Ukraine’s Victory Plan
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Deputy Director of the Center for Security Initiatives
Maksym Skrypchenko told Radio NV why members of the U.S. Democratic Party are
disappointed with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposed Victory Plan for Ukraine.
“When we talk about those in power, specifically the
Democrats, their feedback is largely negative. Based on what I’ve heard
privately, they view the plan as a list of demands Ukraine is making of the
West, without any specifics on what Ukraine itself is ready to do,” Skrypchenko
said on Radio NV.
The expert noted that U.S. Democrats have many questions
about the specifics of the victory plan. According to him, even in the
classified attachments, which list the arms needed to achieve the plan’s
objectives, there is no clear explanation of how these arms would help Ukraine
meet its goals.
“Overall, they feel this is a repackaging of all Ukraine’s
previous requests into a single plan. They’ve heard everything in the plan
before; there’s nothing genuinely new. And this has led to some disappointment,”
Skrypchenko concluded.
The expert added that, since the administration of President Joe Biden views Ukraine as a partner, U.S. officials do not criticize the plan
publicly.
“In private discussions, there are signals, which is why
[Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration] Olha
Stefanishyna later traveled to Washington. Signals continue to be exchanged,
and communication is ongoing. The fact that the plan was kept private until the
last moment shows it was being revised to consider partner feedback. I’m told
it’s improved, but there are still many questions,” he explained.
Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan and the response
On Oct. 16, Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented details of his
Victory Plan to Ukraine’s Parliament, a plan that had already been shared with
international partners. The plan has five points and three classified annexes,
including:
- Ukraine’s invitation to NATO
- bolstering defense
- deterring Russia
- building strategic economic potential
- substituting certain U.S. military contingents in Europe
with Ukrainian units (a post-war element).
According to Zelenskyy, implementing this plan could end the
war in Ukraine by the close of 2025.
On Oct. 24, Politico reported that seven NATO members,
including the United States and Germany, oppose inviting Ukraine to the
Alliance.
On Oct. 23, The Economist reported that the Victory Plan was
not well received in Washington. A source told the outlet that Biden
administration officials disliked the plan’s “escalatory potential.”
“They say it’s unfeasible, although the issue is partly that
they aren’t telling this directly to [Zelenskyy],” the source said.
On Oct. 18, White House National Security Council Strategic
Communications Coordinator John Kirby stated that the United States is still
discussing the details of President Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan, but that the
initiative already has support.
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