Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday publicly unveiled his “Victory Plan” for Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia, following closed-door pitches with world leaders and including the two U.S. presidential candidates.

In a speech to Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, Zelensky outlined five major points that focus on building up the country’s defense capacity to deter Russian aggression.

Ukraine also will seek to integrate economic and military connections to Europe and the U.S. as a way to more deeply tie the fates of those governments together as a defense against Russia.

“For our partners, it is completely practical to help us not only endure but also prevail in war for our lives. In doing so, they will help themselves just as much,” Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian leader called the implementation of the plan “time-based” and that it can be used to “end the war no later than next year.”

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