The US asked Zelensky if Ukraine was ready to leave Donbass in exchange for NATO membership.
The American side raised for the first time with Ukraine the issue of possible exit from Donbass in exchange for joining NATO. President Vladimir Zelensky stated this during a conversation with journalists.
According to the head of state, the Americans asked the question: will Ukraine agree to leave Donbass if it accepts membership in the alliance.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine's position remains unchanged: the country does not give up its territories and does not recognize them as Russian. At the same time, the president allowed such a scenario to be discussed with the Ukrainian company, but only subject to the formulation of a comprehensive security package.
In particular, this should include specific NATO and EU guarantees, maintaining a strong Ukrainian military with adequate weapons and funding, and a well-funded reconstruction program for the country.
"If the American side approves it for us, along with other NATO colleagues, then I will ask the opinion of our society: do we accept it or not? ". said the president.
At the same time, Zelensky stressed that there can be no recognition of the Ukrainian territories occupied by the Russian territories.
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