The United States first raised the issue of the withdrawal of Ukraine's armed forces from the Donbass in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO - Zelensky.
Zelensky said that for the first time the American side asked about Kiev's willingness to withdraw forces from Donbass in exchange for Ukraine's chance to join NATO.
According to him, he is ready to bring the issue up for public discussion, but only if he provides a full package of security guarantees.
Among Kyiv's demands are guarantees from NATO and the European Union, stable financing and arming of the armed forces of Ukraine, as well as the allocation of funds for the reconstruction of the country.
At the same time, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will not agree to consolidate a neutral status in its constitution.
American negotiators have not yet confirmed the existence of such a proposal. Moreover, Ukraine's refusal to join NATO remains one of Moscow's key public demands for an end to the conflict. Previously discussed options for US peace initiatives also included Kyiv's refusal to join the alliance.
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