Meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump says he will negotiate a Ukraine-Russia deal 'that's good for both sides'
NBCSep 22
Billions in Ukraine Aid Released Amid GOP Anger Over Zelenskyy's US Visit
Above: US Pres. Joe Biden, right, and Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, US, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Image copyright: Verity
The Facts
Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy had separate meetings with US Pres. Joe Biden and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris on Thursday, and briefed the pair on Ukraine's "victory plan" — his vision for military pressuring Russia into seeking a diplomatic end to the war.
While details of the closed-door discussions are scant, Zelenskyy had been expected to make a renewed push for US ascension to Ukraine using Western-provided long-range weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory, and the ramping up of weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Throughout Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, the US has stood by and ensured it has the means to protect its sovereignty and independence. However, further help is needed and that's why the US is announcing the latest weapons packages, giving Ukraine all the necessary tools to succeed.
Establishment-critical narrative
So far, Ukraine's plan for ending the war revolves around defeating Russia militarily, getting it to withdraw from every inch of Ukrainian territory, paying reparations, and offering its officers for war crimes trials. In summary, it's nothing short of Russian humiliation — a simply unrealistic prospect given the on-the-ground realities.