US negotiators suggest Ukraine cedes territory in exchange for NATO membership
Also reported by Al Jazeera, BBC World
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said US negotiators raised the possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership during peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky said Ukraine would not give up its territory, but he might put the proposal to a referendum if Ukraine received comprehensive security guarantees, a well-funded army and reconstruction funds.Key Facts
- US and Ukrainian officials took part in peace talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi this week.
- Zelensky said US negotiators asked whether Ukraine would withdraw from Donbas if it joined NATO.
- Zelensky said this was the first time negotiators had raised that possibility.
- Zelensky said Kyiv was not willing to retreat from Ukrainian territory.
- Zelensky said he would consider a referendum if Ukraine received security guarantees, a strong and well-funded army, and funds to rebuild.
- Zelensky said he views the European Union and NATO as Europe's only real security.
- He warned that efforts to change Europe's security arrangements could lead to further wars or escalations.
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