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.

    • Chocrates@lemmy.world
      16·
      21 hours ago

      Pretty sure this individual has an agenda, go look at their comment history.

      When I get worked up I will absolutely make a few long posts, but this thread alone is a lot.

      Wish I could tag users in lemmy/jerboa

    • index@sh.itjust.works
      232·
      23 hours ago

      Drafting people by force and not allowing any male between 18-60 to leave the country it’s ukranian government decision. Being invaded by someone doesn’t magically turn you into a hero.

      • TheBeege@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 hours ago

        So what the fuck would you do? And then play out a realistic scenario of the result of your idea

      • T00l_shed@lemmy.world
        13·
        22 hours ago

        Mkay, not a dictator? He’s considered a hero by many for defending their homes from a colonist actual dictator.

        • index@sh.itjust.works
          220·
          22 hours ago

          for defending their homes

          Politicians don’t fight their wars. It’s a bunch of poor people like you and me that defend their homes and they don’t need rulers to do it.

          • T00l_shed@lemmy.world
            141·
            22 hours ago

            He’s in Ukraine. Organizing running the country and visiting the front lines. Generals are needed in wars to organize things, even when they don’t fight. If Zelenskyy left Ukraine then sure. Also Zelenskyy is not a dictator.