A source close to the Presidential Office revealed to the Kyiv independent on October 23 that President Volodymyr Zelensky had asked the Ukrainian authorities to create proposals for an internal plan of action to help the country survive the war.
Sources claim that the document will cover military, political, and economic issues, as well as certain decisions relating to law enforcement.
BBC Ukraine reported earlier that day, citing anonymous government sources, that the plan would be ready and presented to Ukrainians by the end 2024. The Kyiv Independent source stated that it could take several weeks to complete the document.
BBC quoted a source from Zelensky’s team as saying: “The goal is do everything possible to achieve results in different areas of the development of the country.”
The plan is reportedly not an alternative to Zelensky’s victory plan, and it provides steps that Ukraine must take.
Zelensky unveiled his five point victory plan to the public on Oct. 16. The list included Ukraine’s invitation for NATO membership at the top.
The victory plan includes a defense component, non-nuclear dissuasion of Russian aggression, economic development and cooperation, as well as establishing a post-war security structure. The plan also includes three classified addenda, which have been shared with partners internationally.
The Ukrainian president said a victory plan could “bridge the gap between the present situation and a successful peace summit.”
A source close to the Presidential Office said that the document would address Ukraine’s military and political, as well as economic and other areas. It would also include certain decisions relating to law enforcement.
Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of military intelligence, claimed that Russia’s support for nuclear capabilities includes technologies for smaller tactical weapons and submarine missile launch systems.
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 57 of 81 Shahed type drones launched overnight. The Air Force reported that 15 drones were destroyed, and nine others are still in the Ukrainian airspace as of publication.
“This is the wrong choice and does not advance peace.” The U.N. will only be damaged by this decision, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Jeffrey Pyatt said that the Biden administration will continue to tighten up the screws on Russia’s LNG imports.
This includes 1,460 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
A U.S. intelligence officer said on October 22 that viral attacks against Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz were linked to Russian disinformation groups.
The Financial Times (FT), reported on October 22 that Turkey had quietly blocked the export to Russia of military goods originating in the United States following a warning by Washington.
Radoslaw Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, said on October 22 that “Russia is waging an hybrid war.” “It tries to sabotage Polish territory.”
According to the U.N. Population Fund, Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in Europe, and the number refugees has risen to 6.7 millions. The full-scale invasion scheduled for 2022 will only exacerbate the already grave decline.
Zelensky, citing military intelligence, said that two brigades from North Korea, each with up to 6,000 soldiers, are currently being trained in Russia. “We expect the world to respond with a firm and concrete response.”
Kyrylo Budanov, the military intelligence chief, said that he was waiting for the first units to arrive tomorrow in the direction of Kursk. He did not specify the number of units.
The leaders discussed Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, the BRICS agenda and bilateral relations. Putin said that Russia hoped to increase cooperation between China and Russia on “all international platforms”.
“I was not going to do that.” I wasn’t going to replace Budanov. Yes, this information was circulated. Zelensky told journalists that there was no question about Umerov.
In accordance with the decree, within three months, working groups are to be formed to verify disability certificates issued by medical examination commissions. If there are any violations, the certificates will be annulled.
A government official from South Korea claimed North Korea sent fighter pilots in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East.
“I am grateful for the trust of the President of Ukraine and Verkhovna Rada. In this situation, however, I think it’s right for me to step down from the position of prosecutor general,” said he.
According to a draft prepared by Italy, this year’s G7 chair, the leaders will issue a statement in October stating that “Russian sovereign assets will remain unmobilized until Russia ceases its aggression and pays the damages it has caused Ukraine.”
Zelensky, in a conversation with journalists, did not exclude the possibility that “some partners” might consider Ukraine’s NATO membership in exchange for occupied territories. “We don’t discuss this,” he said.
Zelensky, who was speaking at a Kyiv Independent-sponsored meeting, was asked about Pyongyang’s growing support for Moscow. In recent days, it is reported that the support has gone from weapons to boots on ground.
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