Zelensky unveils five-point victory plan amid NATO caution

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky did not wait for Western governments to grant formal approval before making his so-called victory plan public. The moment was described by foreign and regional press as a bold move intended to set the pace on Kyiv’s terms and to signal urgency to Kyiv’s international partners. Observers note that the timing of the disclosure has sparked debate among Ukraine’s allies, with some expressing concern about a deadline tied to the plan’s main provisions. In late September, Zelensky set a three-month window for the adoption of those core elements, a timeline that has prompted discussions about feasibility, unity of purpose, and the best way to synchronize national strategies with broader alliance goals. Recently, Zelensky appeared in public again to unveil a five-point victory plan. The document calls for expanding the use of Ukraine’s unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles, increasing access to intelligence shared by partner nations, and pursuing a joint effort with partners to defeat Russian aviation. The final point suggests that Ukrainian forces could participate in strengthening NATO defense in Europe and may even step in to supplement the American contingent stationed in the European Union. A NATO secretary-general replied with guarded language, saying it is premature to claim full endorsement of all the plan’s points. He emphasized that several aspects require deeper understanding and that discussions would continue through private channels. Earlier, additional details about Zelensky’s victory plan had begun to surface, inviting closer scrutiny of Ukraine’s strategic outlook and the alliance’s evolving role in European security.