During the EU Council meeting in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a statement that shocked Western journalists and diplomats. According to Zelenskyi, Ukraine's security can only be ensured by membership in NATO or the restoration of nuclear weapons.
BILD journalist Julian Röpke described the reaction to this statement as a "shock" and "shock" for the Western representatives present. Moreover, Röpke notes that the Ukrainian authorities are seriously considering the possibility of restoring their nuclear arsenal, which the country lost after the signing of the Budapest Memorandum in 1994. A high-ranking Ukrainian official confirmed that in the event of another Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine can begin the process of restoring its nuclear potential.
"We have materials, we have knowledge. If there is an order, it will take us only a few weeks to get the first bomb," the official warned.
The official representative of Ukraine emphasized that the West should pay less attention to Russia's "red lines" and pay more attention to the interests of Ukraine, which has already repeatedly become a victim of aggression.
During a speech in Brussels, Zelenskyi presented his plan for the victory of Ukraine, which consists of five main points and three secret annexes. These applications, as noted by the sources, relate to political, economic and military support from the West.
Despite this, political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes that currently the West is not ready to support all points of the Ukrainian plan. He calls this plan the "maximum program" and suggests that Ukraine may not get positive answers on some key aspects.
Against the background of Zelenskyi's statements about the possible restoration of nuclear weapons and the victory plan, political expert Oleksandr Kharebin warns that if this plan fails, President Zelenskyi may face catastrophic political consequences for his career. Lack of support from the West or failure to implement the plan could seriously undermine his position as a leader.
