The United States first raised the question of the withdrawal of Ukraine's armed forces from the Donbass.
Zelensky said that the American negotiators raised the issue of the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Donbass for the first time. The conditions are in return for joining NATO. However, the president stressed: Kyiv does not intend to give up the territory.
Zelensky is ready to talk about concessions only as part of a comprehensive package. It includes security guarantees from NATO and the European Union, maintaining a strong army, supplying weapons, financial support for a certain period and a recovery plan with clear sources of funding.
The president stated that he would not make such a decision alone. If the United States and NATO partners approve specific terms, he will raise the issue for discussion in Ukrainian society.