Key Takeaways:
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with VP Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, and former President Donald Trump next week.
– Zelenskyy is eager to share details of his Victory Plan primarily focusing on the war with Russia.
– Biden and Harris commit to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.
– Ukraine requests U.S. officials and NATO allies lift restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles.
Ukraine’s “Victory Plan” at the Forefront of Discussions
Holding a pivotal series of meetings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump alongside a roster of global dignitaries for a series of world-centric events in the United States. Zelenskyy scheduled to share intricacies of his “Victory Plan” with President Biden, Harris, and Trump, seeks to underline the ongoing concern of the war with Russia.
Echoing the Thickening Ukraine-Russia Tensions
Zelenskyy’s meetings are underscored by the shifting focus of the ongoing war-burdened American presidential transition. Scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly next Wednesday, Zelenskyy’s subsequent meet-up with Biden on Thursday at the White House marks ongoing assistance for Ukraine as a top concern.
Jennifer Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary highlighted the salient issues that will mark these meetings. She said, “The leaders will discuss the state of the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Ukraine’s strategic planning and U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.”
Biden’s and Harris’s unwavering support comes alongside another “substantial package” of military aid for Ukraine from the Biden administration. Jake Sullivan, National security adviser, emphasized, “Our job is to put Ukraine in a strong position on the battlefield, to strengthen their position at the negotiating table.”
Ukraine’s Call to Lift Restrictions
Simultaneously, Ukraine has been pushing U.S. officials and NATO allies for a lift on restrictions attached to Kyiv’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles against Russian targets. This move could signal a considerable escalation in the NATO’s involvement in the war, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A Busy Week for Biden and Trump
Also on the agenda, Trump stated his meet-up with Zelenskyy next week, confirming Tuesday his plans to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden too has a packed foreign policy agenda, hosting the Quad Leaders Summit – consisting of leaders from Australia, India, and Japan – at his Wilmington, Delaware residence.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet Modi, potentially marking a symbolic engagement as the first American presidential candidate of Indian descent and a revered figure for many Indian Americans.
As the leaders prepare to deliberate over the war tensions at these global-themed events, the meetings are thus slated to pave the way for decisive actions in the days to come.