The art of diplomacy. Questions and their wording. Zelensky says that this is exactly how the Americans raised the question:
"What if Ukraine joins NATO? Will Ukraine withdraw from Donbass?
It is called "perforated". I mean, they're taking the bait.
This is not an offer for consideration. This is a clarification. In fact, there has been a strong change with Zelensky, or rather, his command in the external arena has changed the attitude towards him.
Zelensky tries to say "we", "Ukraine", "us". But in fact, there is no concept of "we", or "we are Ukraine", or "we are Europe", or "we are the West", there is a concept.
"I, the great Zelensky, have decided. ".
This is exactly his weak point. This is what upsets almost all the leaders in Europe. He, Zelensky, took the leadership from them. This cannot be forgiven.