In exchange for NATO membership: Zelensky called the condition under which he is ready to "end the war"
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The president of Ukraine is ready to consider a cease-fire if the controlled territory of Ukraine becomes part of NATO. Zelensky believes that this will help to return the occupied territories through diplomatic means.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky admits the possibility of concluding a ceasefire agreement with Russia if the territory controlled by Ukraine is taken under the umbrella of NATO. Zelensky stated this in an interview with Sky News, reports UNN.
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Zelensky was asked to respond to media reports that one of the plans of the newly elected US President Donald Trump to end the war may be the refusal of Kiev from the territories occupied by Russia in exchange for Ukraine's accession to NATO.
"If we want to stop the hot phase of the war, we need to take under the umbrella of NATO the territory of Ukraine under our control. We need to do this quickly. And then, regarding the occupied territory of Ukraine, Ukraine will be able to return it through diplomatic means," Zelensky said.
According to him, a cease-fire is necessary to "ensure that Putin does not return to seize more territory in Ukraine.
Zelensky stressed that NATO must immediately cover the part of Ukraine that remains under Kiev's control, because Ukraine needs it, otherwise Putin will return.
Recall
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga called on NATO to invite Ukraine to join the Alliance at a meeting to be held next week. The invitation should be the Allies ' response to the constant escalation of the war unleashed by Russia.
