Editorial: Le Monde

• Volodymyr Zelensky has been resisting the Russian army and Vladimir Putin for more than two and a half years, but also meets challenges from American politics.
• The Ukrainian president found himself in the middle of the divide between Democrats and Republicans during a visit to the U.S..
• Zelensky presented his 'victory plan' to President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump.
• Ukraine's challenges extend beyond American politics, with exhausted troops and a country left in ruins due to the war.
• Zelensky succeeded in unblocking military aid worth 8 billion dollars, but it is not enough to change the situation.
• Zelensky is seeking Biden's permission to use long-range Western weapons and a formal invitation to join NATO.
• The issue of joining NATO is crucial as it could deter Putin from continuing his European offensive.

Conclusion: The wide spectrum of challenges Zelensky faces include both the internal struggle in Ukraine as well as the need for international support, particularly from the United States. His goal of joining NATO may be a critical piece to securing Ukraine's safety and changing the course of the war.

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