Bloomberg: Ukraine's Plan Receives Some Support, Biden Aims to Continue Aid.

Ukraine's proposal for ending the Russian invasion is gaining support among NATO allies, while Joe Biden urges to continue assistance to the war-torn country.

The US President, who warned that Ukraine will face a "very difficult winter," sought to bolster western support during a brief visit to Berlin on Friday. This came a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his "victory plan" at the European Union summit.

The Ukrainian leader received backing from western partners, including the aim to secure an invitation to NATO as a potential leverage against the Kremlin. However, according to officials familiar with the reaction to Kyiv's proposal, differences remain within the alliance, including between some key capitals.

"We cannot slacken our efforts, we must continue our support," Biden stated in the German capital. "In my view, we must continue until Ukraine achieves a just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter, until human dignity prevails once more."

The backdrop of Biden's visit includes the looming US presidential elections, due to be held in less than three weeks, which may bring Donald Trump back to power. Such a scenario could weaken support for Ukraine after two and a half years of war, as Russia makes gradual gains on the battlefield and western governments struggle to maintain public backing.

Biden plans to use his presidential powers to continue delivering assistance to Ukraine until the end of his term in January, John Kirby, the White House National Security Council spokesperson, told reporters in Berlin. He added that allies did not pressure over specific steps.

NATO officials pondered whether the American leader might take a bolder step regarding Ukraine after the November 5 elections, regardless of the election outcome, according to people familiar with the discussions in the alliance.

"We all know that Ukraine will become a NATO member, so the question is when — and when the invitation will be made," Rutte said on Friday.