For the first time, the United States raised the question of the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO in exchange for leaving Donbass. President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky announced this at a meeting with journalists, reports Intkrfax-Ukraine.
"The Americans raised the question: "And if Ukraine is in NATO, will Ukraine leave Donbas? "It was the first time," he said, without specifying at which meeting the question was asked.
According to Zelensky, Kyiv is discussing a comprehensive security package with its partners. It should include, among other things, guarantees from NATO and the European Union.
However, there is still no concrete proposal, the Ukrainian leader clarified.
The Kremlin called the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces and Kiev's formal relinquishment of NATO membership as conditions for the start of negotiations.