The Ukrainian president told Sky News's chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay NATO membership would have to be offered to unoccupied parts of the country in order to end the "hot phase of the war", as long as the NATO invitation itself recognises Ukraine's internationally recognised borders.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested a ceasefire could be possible if Ukraine’s NATO membership is offered for areas under Kyiv’s control, with occupied regions negotiated diplomatically later.

This marks the first time Zelenskyy has hinted at a deal leaving some Russian-occupied territory temporarily under Moscow’s control.

He emphasized NATO membership as essential to prevent further Russian aggression.

Zelenskyy also expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump, despite reports that Trump’s plans may involve Ukraine ceding occupied land.

Roughly 20% of Ukraine remains under Russian control.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
    362·
    5 days ago

    If Ukraine wants this, it’s their choice, and I absolutely understand why they would want to end the war.
    But Russia should not think we can return to business as usual after this.
    It’s shameful IMO that EU hasn’t helped Ukraine more.

    • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world
      18·
      5 days ago

      But Russia should not think we can return to business as usual after this.

      Oh we will, we will for sure, as soon as the bombs stop falling it’s time to build more cheap gas pipelines.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      10·
      5 days ago

      With Trump incoming there’s a pretty finite clock on how long Ukraine has to cease hostilities. Otherwise it’s likely to face united opposition.

  • ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    152·
    5 days ago

    The Winter War, which is generally considered a Soviet failure, still ended with Finland ceding a significant amount of territory to the Soviet Union. I wonder how similar Ukrainian leaders think their situation is to Finland’s…

    Zelenskyy also expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump, despite reports that Trump’s plans may involve Ukraine ceding occupied land.

    There’s no other reasonable course of action available to Zelensky. With that said, Trump might be volatile enough to actually support Ukraine’s NATO bid. I don’t think a rational US President would.

  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
    8·
    5 days ago

    Some ceasefire, with frozen conflict - similar to Korea. No real solution or peace treaty. That’s why the landmines.

        • halyk.the.red@lemmy.ml
          2·
          5 days ago

          A grueling daily standoff, mired with silent and tense interactions in the hallway, like ships passing in the night? A lonely, cold existence punctuated by depression medication dampened flaccid shower masturbation? A dreary, lifeless union blessed by a loud shop vac in the basement, so the kids can’t hear you crying? You can’t recall the last time you wore a seatbelt or drove sober, because she’s always smiling at her damn phone, and always leaves the room to answer a call. You paid for the fucking thing, and her passcode isn’t even the same as it used to be. Nothing is anymore. Maybe today’s the day someone won’t stop at a red light, or maybe you’ll finally try to grab a cop’s gun. But you won’t. The drudgery shambles on.