US Government Proposes Ukraine Cede Territory in Exchange for NATO Membership, Says Zelensky
Ukrainians would have to cede Donbas to the Russians
TL;DR
- The US reportedly proposed that Ukraine cede territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky insists the war must end before discussions on European security.
- Intense diplomatic activity has occurred to end the war, involving US, Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators.
- Russia controls nearly a fifth of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and parts of the Donbass region.
- Russia demands Ukraine's complete withdrawal from Donetsk, a condition Kyiv has rejected.
- Zelensky views Russia's proposal for a security architecture revision as dangerous.
- Europe has designated five countries to send representatives for future Ukraine negotiations.
- Zelensky believes the war must end before changing the global security landscape.
- Russia is reportedly against a temporary ceasefire and has rejected an energy truce.
- Zelensky described Russia's proposed humanitarian mission in Kostiantynivka as a trap.