Trump is interested in two points of Zelensky’s victory plan – Financial Times
12 November 14:33
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in September, US President-elect Donald Trump expressed interest in two points of Ukraine’s “victory plan”. This was reported by the Financial Times, according to Komersant ukrainskyi
According to the newspaper, these provisions were prepared with Trump’s position in mind and were aimed at arousing his interest. Ukraine’s European and American allies, particularly the Republicans, have offered Kyiv specific advice on how best to formulate proposals to encourage further support for Ukraine instead of cutting off critical aid. These consultations resulted in proposals in Zelenskyy’s plan that, according to those involved in its development, were specifically targeted at Trump. These proposals were presented to the future president during a meeting in New York.
The first point concerns the replacement of a part of the US military currently stationed in Europe with the Ukrainian military after the war is over.
The second point, drafted by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, suggests sharing Ukraine’s critical natural resources with Western partners.
According to a person with knowledge of the matter, Trump has shown interest in these two items.
There is also a third bonus for Trump. Ukrainian business leaders are negotiating with the government to give Trump the ability to influence the “investment screening” process in Ukraine. This would allow him to control which foreign companies can do business in the country. One person involved in the planning called this idea “ABC, Anybody but China.” She explained that Trump might like this approach because Ukrainian industries that currently depend on Chinese technology and materials, such as telecommunications, could switch to American suppliers, attracting more investment from the West.
Although this idea is still in its early stages, some business representatives close to the president’s office see it as promising in terms of possible Trump involvement.
As you know, Western allies have so far reacted rather cautiously to Zelenskyy’s “victory plan,” especially to calls for an official invitation to Ukraine to join NATO and the supply of more modern weapons.
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Zelenskyy’s victory plan
The Victory Plan presented by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ukraine’s Western partners contains five key points covering military, economic, and political aspects. According to the president, this set of measures should help Ukraine win the war.
The first point of the plan relates to geopolitics and provides for Ukraine’s invitation to join NATO. This will be an important signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin and a demonstration of the defeat of his geopolitical ambitions. Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance will ensure long-term peace and security in the region.
The second point focuses on defense. It is a list of weapons needed to support the Ukrainian military.
The third point concerns the deterrence of Russia. Ukraine proposes to create a non-nuclear deterrent package that can guarantee security against any threat from Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that, realizing the possible response, Russia would rather choose negotiations than further escalation. A secret annex to this point has been passed on to the United States and other key allies.
The fourth point is about the economy. Among other things, it stipulates that Ukraine can share its natural resources, such as uranium, titanium, lithium, and others, with its allies.
Thefifth point is designed for the postwar period and provides for the participation of the Ukrainian military in ensuring security in Europe. According to it, Ukrainian soldiers can replace part of the US troops in Europe, strengthening NATO’s defense.
In the West, only such loyal Ukrainian allies as Latvia and Lithuania unconditionally supported Zelenskyy’s victory plan. Almost all of Ukraine’s key partners – the United States, Britain, Germany, and France – reacted with extreme restraint and sometimes even outright negativity.
