Zelensky Unveils Ukraine's 'Victory Plan' at EU and NATO Meetings

Ukrainian President seeks NATO membership and increased military support amid ongoing Russian aggression.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a five-point 'victory plan' aiming to end the conflict with Russia by next year, which includes NATO membership and the lifting of restrictions on long-range weapons use.
Zelensky's plan, presented at the EU summit and to NATO defense ministers, rejects any territorial concessions and calls for a strategic non-nuclear deterrent in Ukraine.
The plan faces opposition from the US and Germany regarding immediate NATO membership, citing concerns over direct conflict with Russia.
Russia continues its military pressure on Ukraine, with recent drone and missile attacks, while Ukraine reports advances by Russian forces in the east.
Reports indicate Russia may reinforce its troops with North Korean soldiers, highlighting Moscow's manpower shortages and the deepening ties between Russia and authoritarian allies.