[지구촌 오늘] Zelensky appeals for support for ‘Victory Plan’… Harris interviews conservative media

This is ‘Global Village Today’, which brings you important news from various countries around the world. Let’s find out what’s happening at this moment with reporter Kim Jeong-woo.

Host) What news is there today?

Reporter) Yes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained the so-called ‘victory plan’ to European Union (EU) leaders. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a battle with the host over various issues, including illegal immigration, during a conference with the conservative FOX News.

Host) Global Today, first, news from Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained the ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders?

Reporter) Yes, President Zelenskyy explained his plan to win the war with Russia in front of EU leaders and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense ministers in Brussels, Belgium, on the 17th. Let’s listen to President Zelenskyy.

“If we start now and follow the victory plan, we can end this war no later than next year.”

Reporter) Yes. If we start now and follow the victory plan, we can end the war by next year at the latest. President Zelensky pointed out that “Russia will resort to diplomacy only when it realizes that nothing can be achieved through force.” “This is exactly the plan we need and we must create the right conditions to end the war,” President Zelenskyy emphasized.

Host) Earlier, President Zelenskyy revealed his victory plan in a speech to Congress on the 16th, right?

Reporter) That’s right. In his speech, he urged allies to take urgent action to strengthen K’iu at this critical moment to end the war.

Host) What does the victory plan specifically contain?

Reporter) Yes. It consists of five main items. First, an invitation to Ukraine to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance; second, strengthening Ukraine’s defense, including allowing attacks on the Russian mainland using long-range weapons and ongoing military operations within Russian territory; and third, a non-nuclear strategic package mobilizing on Ukrainian territory to deter Russia. , fourthly, the joint protection of Ukraine’s important natural resources (US and EU) and joint use of its economic potential, and finally, the replacement of some of the US troops deployed in Europe with Ukrainian soldiers after the end of the war. President Zelenskyy also explained that there are three “additional items” that are shared only with allies.

Host) Ukraine has already presented its plan to the United States, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Last September, it was delivered to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump. The British BBC reported on the 13th that Ukraine is known to have sent victory plans to major allies such as Britain, France, Italy, and Germany.

Host) By the way, President Zelenskyy mentioned North Korea in his speech to Congress on the 16th?

Reporter) Yes. President Zelenskyy criticized China, Iran and North Korea for supporting Russia, and called these countries a “criminal alliance.” President Zelensky also claimed that, according to intelligence, North Korea provides not only weapons but also people to Russia.

Host) Meanwhile, the United States has proposed additional military support for Ukraine, right?

Reporter) Yes. This time it is worth $452 million. The White House said in a statement released on the 16th that this security assistance package includes air defense capabilities, air-to-ground attack munitions, armored vehicles, and important military supplies. In a speech to Congress on the 16th, President Zelensky said he was grateful for the additional military support from the United States.

Host) How did NATO react to the victory plan revealed by President Zelensky?

Reporter) Yes. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte described the victory plan on the 16th as a “strong signal” from the Ukrainian government. However, he said he couldn’t say he supported the entire plan. He said he knew the details of the plan and was in contact with NATO members to discuss next steps. Secretary-General Rutte also emphasized that Ukraine’s NATO accession process cannot be reversed, saying the victory plan includes other elements and that the full plan is being discussed with member countries.

Host) How did Russia react?

Reporter) Yes. President Zelenskyy has accused NATO of pushing NATO into a direct conflict with Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out to reporters on the 16th that the plan unveiled by President Zelenskyy in parliament would lead to disaster for Ukrainians. Earlier, the Kremlin said on the 16th that it was too early to comment in detail on President Zelenskyy’s plan, emphasizing that Khyu should “come to his senses” and realize the futility of the policies they are pursuing.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris attended a campaign event held in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, on October 16, 2024.

Host) This time, it is news about the US presidential election. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris had an interview with conservative American Fox News?

Reporter) Yes. On the 16th, I had my first interview with Fox News since becoming a presidential candidate. However, Candidate Harris also got into a nervous battle with the host, anchor Brett Beyer, over several issues during the conference.

Host) Anchor Beyer asked candidate Harris about her differences from President Biden, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Candidate Harris answered that question as follows: Let’s listen to candidate Harris.

“”My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. And like every new president that comes in to office, I will bring my life experiences, my professional experiences and fresh and new ideas. I represent a new generation of leadership.”

Reporter) Yes. Candidate Harris said her presidency will not be a continuation of Biden’s presidency. He emphasized that, like all new presidents, he will bring life experience, career experience and fresh, new ideas, and that he represents a new generation of leadership.

Host) At the beginning of the discussion, there was a fight over illegal immigration, right?

Reporter) That’s right. Harris supported decriminalizing illegal border crossings in 2019, but said she no longer supports it. He also said he made it clear five years ago that he would follow the law, and gave the same answer about issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and providing subsidized medical services.

Host) What did you say about former President Trump, the Republican candidate?

Reporter) Yes. He criticized people for being tired of a person who calls himself a leader but always belittles others and focuses on personal grievances. He then claimed that candidate Trump is not stable.

Host) What kind of schedule did candidate Trump have on the 16th?

Reporter) Yes. I went to a town hall meeting held by Fox News in Georgia. He also participated in a town hall event hosted by Univision, a Spanish-language broadcaster in Florida. Candidate Trump said at an event hosted by Fox News that he wanted to talk about in vitro fertilization (IVF) for infertile couples and that he is the father of IVF.

Host) Candidate Trump is showing a different attitude toward women’s reproductive rights, such as abortion, in this presidential election than before, right?

Reporter) That’s right. In order to win the votes of female voters in this presidential election, they are showing a conciliatory attitude toward women’s reproductive rights, such as opposing a nationwide ban on abortion. Previously, candidate Trump promised to provide free IVF treatment.

Host) Candidate Trump mentioned the issue of illegal immigration at the Univision event, right?

Reporter) That’s right. At the event on this day (the 16th), a farmer asked who would do the hard work and how much more money he would have to pay for groceries if all the illegal immigrants working on the farm were expelled. Candidate Trump then responded as follows:

“A lot of the jobs that you have and that other people have are being taken by these people that are coming in and the African-American population and the Hispanic population in particular are losing jobs now because millions of people are coming in. So they’re coming in, but they’re also coming in largely and tremendous numbers coming in out of mental institutions. They’re emptying out mental institutions, they’re emptying out insane asylums, that’s a step above a mental institution. Worse, bigger, bigger problems.”

Reporter) Yes. Candidate Trump avoided giving a direct answer and instead responded that black and Hispanic Americans are losing their jobs because of illegal immigrants. Candidate Trump also claimed that Central and South American countries are emptying their mental hospitals and prisons to send people to the United States.

Host) Global Village concludes today. This was reporter Kim Jeong-woo.