For the first time, the US asked Zelensky whether Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbass in exchange for membership in NATO - the president replied that he is ready to bring the issue to public discussion only on the condition of receiving a full package of security guarantees.
According to the President of Ukraine, for such a step, the partners must provide security guarantees from NATO and the European Union, stable financing and armament of the Ukrainian army, as well as allocate funds for the reconstruction of the country.
Zelensky emphasized that Kyiv is not giving up its territories and there is no question of recognizing the occupied lands as Russian.