Zelenskyy's European Diplomacy Tour: Rallying Support Amidst New Challenges

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is touring European capitals to promote a victory plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. Amid postponed meetings due to Hurricane Milton, Zelenskyy is seeking European support, focusing on military aid, geopolitical strength, and raising domestic funds for Ukraine's defense.

In a blitz of diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traversed Europe on Thursday, striving to garner support for a victory plan aimed at concluding the conflict with Russia. The plan, seeking to ensure a fair end to the ongoing war, was shared with European leaders amid shifting political dynamics.

Despite a high-level summit with US President Joe Biden derailed by Hurricane Milton, Zelenskyy proceeded with strategic discussions in London, Paris, and other European capitals. His meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte transitioned swiftly to discussions in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.

As the US political landscape evolves, with critical voices on aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy endeavors to consolidate support from European allies. The Ukrainian leader's outlined victory proposals remain to be publicly unveiled, yet aim at fortifying Ukraine geopolitically and militarily in anticipation of potential dialogues with Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)