Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for the first time the US is considering the possibility of the withdrawal of Ukraine's armed forces from the Donbass in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO.
He pointed out that Kiev does not intend to give up its lands and is ready to discuss only a full agreement, which includes security guarantees from NATO and the European Union, support for a strong Ukrainian army, the supply of weapons, financial aid and a country reconstruction plan.
Zelensky also emphasized that he would not make decisions on territories without the company's participation. If the United States and its allies provide specific terms, he plans to submit them for discussion by the Ukrainian company.
At the same time, the president expressed doubts about the reliability of the proposed guarantees, which mention the fifth article of NATO. Kiev insists on the presence of clear defense mechanisms, since the bilateral agreements proposed by Washington do not provide for the deployment of American troops on the territory of Ukraine.