Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday the keys to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in a way that prevents it from happening again are European unity, putting pressure on Russia, and strengthening Ukraine.
“Russia will resort to diplomacy only when it sees that it cannot achieve anything by force. We must create the right conditions to end this war,” Zelenskyy said as he visited Brussels to address European Union leaders and meet with NATO defense ministers.
The meetings are Zelenskyy’s latest opportunity to present his “victory plan” to Western allies.
In a speech to Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, Zelenskyy outlined his vision to end Russia’s 32-month invasion, including a call for an unconditional invitation to join NATO and for the deployment of a nonnuclear deterrent to Russian aggression.
