The Ukrainian president told Sky News's chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay NATO membership would have to be offered to unoccupied parts of the country in order to end the "hot phase of the war", as long as the NATO invitation itself recognises Ukraine's internationally recognised borders.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested a ceasefire could be possible if Ukraine’s NATO membership is offered for areas under Kyiv’s control, with occupied regions negotiated diplomatically later.

This marks the first time Zelenskyy has hinted at a deal leaving some Russian-occupied territory temporarily under Moscow’s control.

He emphasized NATO membership as essential to prevent further Russian aggression.

Zelenskyy also expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump, despite reports that Trump’s plans may involve Ukraine ceding occupied land.

Roughly 20% of Ukraine remains under Russian control.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
    53·
    5 days ago

    If Ukraine wants this, it’s their choice, and I absolutely understand why they would want to end the war.
    But Russia should not think we can return to business as usual after this.
    It’s shameful IMO that EU hasn’t helped Ukraine more.

    • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world
      31·
      5 days ago

      But Russia should not think we can return to business as usual after this.

      Oh we will, we will for sure, as soon as the bombs stop falling it’s time to build more cheap gas pipelines.

    • Artyom@lemm.ee
      15·
      5 days ago

      When they lost Chrimea, it was a total loss and a further war was inevitable. If you give up more territory for NATO membership, you can rest assured you won’t go to war again.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      15·
      5 days ago

      With Trump incoming there’s a pretty finite clock on how long Ukraine has to cease hostilities. Otherwise it’s likely to face united opposition.