Zelenskyy offered a major concession amid escalating tensions and false claims from Trump over the origin of the war.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he is willing to resign if it ensures peace or NATO membership for Ukraine.

“If it is peace for Ukraine, and if you really want me to leave my post, I’m ready,” he said. “Alternatively, I can trade this for NATO membership… I’m focusing on Ukraine’s security today, not in 20 years.”

His comments come amid tensions with Donald Trump, who falsely suggested the Ukrainian president was responsible for starting the war.

Meanwhile, U.S.-Russia negotiations continue without Ukraine, which Zelenskyy firmly rejects. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations.

  • tree_frog@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 day ago

    It’s inferred from intelligence reports, scholarly work by folks who specialize in Russia, and the statement of one of Putin’s former aids.

    If you are looking for Putin going on record saying that he wants to reconquer territories that haven’t been part of Russia for well over 100 years, well you’re probably not going to find anything because he’s not making that proclamation publicly. Which makes sense, considering it would be a strategic mistake for him to do so.