Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on U.S. President Joe Biden to permit Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes within Russian territory using U.S.-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy believes that such actions are crucial to Ukraine's strategy for ending the ongoing conflict and has urged Biden to "earn a place in history" by bolstering Ukraine's defense efforts before his presidency concludes. Ahead of an important visit to Washington next week, where he is scheduled to meet with Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and address the United Nations, Zelenskyy plans to unveil a "victory plan" aimed at bringing the war to a close. This trip is seen as a pivotal moment for Ukraine as it seeks to strengthen its military capabilities and secure further support from the United States.