Zelensky says US proposed ceding territory for NATO
Ukrainian president stated that US envoys questioned the possibility of giving up Donbas in exchange for joining the alliance
TL;DR
- US peace envoys reportedly proposed that Ukraine cede the Donbas region for NATO membership.
- This marks the first time such a question has been raised, suggesting a potential change in US negotiation strategies.
- Ukraine is also in talks with NATO and the EU about security guarantees.
- President Zelensky stressed that any final pact would be subject to a public referendum in Ukraine.