President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United States.
“We are starting a visit to the United States. We are now flying to Pennsylvania. A special visit. Then New York, Washington,” he said in a video address on Sunday evening.
The Head of State emphasized that this fall it will be decided what will happen next in the Russian-Ukrainian war. “Together with our partners, we can strengthen our positions as necessary for our victory, our common victory, for a truly just peace,” he said.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine will present the Victory Plan in the United States, and President Joseph Biden will be the first to see it in full.
Zelenskyy also promised to present the Victory Plan to all the leaders of partner countries, “who, like President Biden, are leaders of the world and can become leaders of the world by helping us with the Victory Plan.”
“We will also present it to Congress – both parties – and to both presidential candidates in the United States. America has all the power it needs to work with Ukraine, with our allies and partners to deliver what we want most. We need peace. Exactly as envisioned by the Peace Formula. Exactly as envisaged by the UN Charter. We are doing everything for this,” the Head of State said.
“Weapons to protect our independence and our people. Diplomacy to consolidate partners and force Russia to peace. And justice so that Russia is responsible for this war and feels its consequences,” he added.
Zelensky also expressed gratitude to everyone who continues to help Ukraine. “I am grateful to every nation, to all the leaders who felt that much more is being decided in this war of Russia against Ukraine than the fate of our Ukrainian people alone,” he said.
Separately, Zelenskyy thanked the United States as a leader of support and every nation that has shown its independence and leadership to help Ukraine protect people and prevent Russia from “expanding this war.”
“When Ukraine defends itself, every other democratic nation will benefit. It is now being determined what will be the legacy of the current generation of state leaders. Those who are in the highest offices. In the coming days, I will be meeting with the leaders of the Global South, the G7, Europe, and international organizations – with many who help consolidate the world. Meetings with representatives of the United States are very important. Real peace and a real victory for Ukraine and international law is what we need,” the Ukrainian leader summarized.
