What Ukraine and the West need to do to win the war: The Economist's version.

Ukraine and the West must continue to strive for unity and not recognize Russia's illegal claims on the occupied territories. This position will help Ukraine prove the futility of new Russian offensives. According to The Economist, this will help prevent further aggressive Russian advances on the battlefield.During a meeting with US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his Victory Plan, which includes a call for weapons and financial assistance. The publication notes that Ukraine needs to change its course due to the fatigue of the international community, particularly the far right in Germany and France. The magazine points to risks associated with the possible victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election and sal..Convincing prevention of further Russian advances on the battlefield will help Ukraine demonstrate the futility of new major enemy offensives.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at a meeting with US President Joe Biden, presented the Victory Plan, which is expected to include a new call for weapons and financial assistance.The publication writes that Ukraine needs an urgent change of course due to the fatigue of the international community, particularly the far right in Germany and France, who see support for Ukraine as a futile expense. There is a risk that Donald Trump may become the US President and expresses intentions to sell Ukraine to Vladimir Putin. If Zelenskyy continues to ignore reality and claims that the Ukrainian army can regain all lost territories, this may lead to the alienation of Ukraine's supporters and deepen societal divisions.The publication notes that regardless of whether Donald Trump wins in November, the only hope for support from the US and Europe, as well as for uniting the Ukrainians, is a new approach. It must start with honest statements from leaders about what victory means. Currently, Ukraine is estimated to "have neither the people nor the weapons" to defeat Russia. Putin attacked Ukraine not only for its territory but to stop its transition to a prosperous, Western-oriented democracy. A significant prize in this war remains Ukraine's aspirations for democratic values.The Economist writes that "no matter how much Zelenskyy wants to drive Russia out of all of Ukraine, he has neither the people nor the weapons to do so." The President of Ukraine needs to "accept this bitter truth." After that, as the publication notes, "Western leaders need to make his main war aim realistic by providing Ukraine with the military potential and security guarantees it needs."Inviting Ukraine to NATO right now could be an important step. If Ukraine can convincingly demonstrate to Russia that it has no prospects for further advances on the battlefield, this will show the futility of new offensive operations. Even without an official peace agreement, this could become the only way to cease hostilities and guarantee the security on which Ukraine's prosperity and democracy depend.For this, it is necessary to increase the supply of arms requested by Zelenskyy. Ukraine needs long-range missiles capable of hitting targets deep within Russia, as well as air defense systems to protect its infrastructure. The second important step is an invitation to NATO from President Biden right now. A clearer promise of NATO membership will help Zelenskyy redefine the concept of victory, deter Russia, and grant Ukraine advantages in the military industry.The development of a new victory plan will require efforts from both Zelenskyy and Western leaders. But if they continue to deny reality, it will lead to Ukraine's defeat, which will have even more tragic consequences."A firmer promise of NATO membership would help Zelenskyy redefine victory; a realistic military objective will deter Russia; NATO will benefit from Ukraine's renewed military industry. The development of a new victory plan requires a lot from Zelenskyy and Western leaders. But if they deny, it will lead to Ukraine's defeat. And it will be much worse," the publication wrote.Let us remind, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was on an official visit to the USA starting from September 22.