US Suggests Ukraine Give Up Land for NATO Membership, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States suggested Ukraine might need to give up some territory to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, the military alliance. This statement came during discussions about security guarantees from Western nations.

Zelensky explained that this was the first time the idea of Ukraine withdrawing from the Donbas region had been raised in talks with the US. He emphasized that any decision regarding these proposals would involve consulting with the Ukrainian public.

He described NATO and the European Union as the only real sources of security for Europe. Zelensky warned that attempts by Russia to alter the continent’s security framework could lead to more conflicts.

In his comments, Zelensky pointed out that Russia is focusing on a significant military campaign this winter. He called for the US to provide military support, suggesting that new sanctions and weapons could encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek an end to the conflict.