NATO’s former No. 2 wants Ukraine to fight like it’s 1918
The front is stuck in 1917, Sir Richard Shirreff says—trench attrition neither side can break. The way out was invented a year later.
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Victory Plan
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Ukraine can win the battles. Without the word “victory,” it loses the war.
NATO's former deputy commander says no one but Ukraine names victory as the goal. Ukraine's former defense minister warns that without naming it, even a battlefield win is no victory at all.
Media: US presents Ukraine with peace framework requiring territorial concessions and military cuts
The Trump administration may propose Ukraine to accept the main points of a US-drafted peace plan with Russia that calls for cutting the size of Ukrainian armed forces and ceding territory, sources told Reuters, while a Pentagon delegation arrived in Kyiv to discuss battlefield conditions and nascent peace efforts.
Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid
The US President said he's seeking a deal where Ukraine secures US military and economic support with "their rare earth and other things."
How Trump can win Ukraine to save America’s future
A resilient, well-armed Ukraine could anchor US-European defense for decades.
NATO PA calls for medium-range missiles to aid Ukraine’s defense and aggression deterrence
This measure aims to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic position and aligns with NATO’s commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.
Zelenskyy: No Russia talks without position of strength for Ukraine
The Ukrainian President emphasized that Western partners should continue recognising Russia as the aggressor to reach a “just peace.”
Reuters: Trump team disavows advisor’s stance on Ukraine territorial concessions for peace
Trump's presidential transition team stated that Bryan Lanza “does not work for Trump and does not speak for him.” Lanza sparked controversy by suggesting in a BBC program that Ukraine should have a "realistic vision for peace” and abandon claims to return Crimea.
BBC: Trump advisor demands “realistic vision for peace” from Ukraine, says “Crimea is gone”
Senior Trump adviser Bryan Lanza stated that the incoming administration will prioritize ending the war over helping Ukraine restore its pre-2014 borders.
Ukraine to receive first Canada-ordered NASAMS system by year-end
Zelenskyy announced this after a call with Trudeau, where they discussed the Montreal Peace Formula conference, Victory Plan, and North Korea’s involvement in the war.
Yes, Ukraine can win the war – ex-minister decodes victory plan
Zelenskyy's plan and Ukraine's victory are completely realistic, says Andriy Zagorodnyuk. But there is a crucial caveat -- the current paradigm must be changed.
Nordic countries pledge continued military support for Ukraine, back Zelenskyy’s victory plan
Ukraine-Nordic Summit, including Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Ukraine, resulted in support of Ukraine's path toward NATO membership and measures to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia.
NYT: Limited Western backing forces Ukraine to search for Plan B
US deemed Zelenskyy's victory plan unrealistic and too reliant on aid, while the list of targets in Russia exceeds available missiles, moreover, the plan's secret point also seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles, "unfeasible request," per US officials.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
Western leaders affirm commitment to Zelenskyy’s victory plan at Crimea Platform Summit
Western countries are committed to finding a solution to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and believe there is…
Politico: Seven NATO members oppose immediate membership invitation for Ukraine
US, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are slow-walking Ukraine's request for the immediate invitation, despite Zelenskyy's insistence on wartime invitation necessity
Zelenskyy: Only US endorsement may sway Germany on NATO invitation for Ukraine
Ukraine's President hopes for more positive responses to his "victory plan" after November's US election.
Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine
German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."
Poland to request access to secret annexes of Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan”
Polish Deputy FM Bartoszewski argues Poland should access them, citing Warsaw's crucial military aid and future role in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Polish PM Tusk: US election crucial for Zelenskyy’s “victory plan”
While President Zelenskyy seeks EU support for his Victory Plan, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlights divisions among European leaders, with a reassessment expected after the US presidential election.