The Crimean parliamentary chairman, Vladimir Konstantinov, characterized Zelensky’s blueprint for Ukraine’s victory over Russia as a risky undertaking. This assessment surfaced through RIA Novosti and reflects Moscow’s ongoing caution about Kyiv’s strategic options and the broader regional dynamics involved. Konstantinov suggested that Ukraine has stepped into a perilous adventure in the Kursk border area, and he argued that Washington must play a pivotal role in guiding Kyiv toward an exit from this engagement. The emphasis, in his view, is on restoring stability by aligning Ukraine with a global security framework that can apply diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia. He described the path as akin to pursuing a set of four strategic priorities that would anchor Kyiv in a secure, international infrastructure.
In late August, President Zelensky described what he called a practical