BREAKING: NATO, long-range strikes, deterrence — Zelensky unveils Ukraine's victory plan.

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine's much-debated victory plan at parliament on Oct.

16, though some parts remained classified. The proposal is comprised of five points: an invitation to join NATO, a defense aspect, deterrence of Russian aggression, economic growth and cooperation, and post-war security architecture.

The plan involves three secret addenda. David Arakhamia, the ruling party's parliamentary leader, said that the secret items would be presented to faction leaders. "If the plan is supported, we can end the war no later than next year," Zelensky said in the parliament. Ukraine's invitation to join NATO was placed at the top of the list.

Kyiv submitted its application to join in September 2022 but has yet to receive a clear signal from the allies. The second article stresses the need to bring the war to Russian territory, such as during the cross-border Kursk incursion launched in early August. This item also calls for lifting restrictions on long-range strikes in Russia and Western support in downing Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine.

The third point refers to non-nuclear deterrence and includes a secret part. Ukraine is proposing a "comprehensive non-nuclear strategic deterrence package on its territory" that would safeguard the country against future aggression. The fourth part addresses Ukraine's use of its natural resources, such as uranium, titanium, and lithium, which present economic growth potential for Kyiv and the EU.

Ukraine is offering a special agreement on joint investment and use of these resources with the EU and the U.S.