Zelensky: "The US offered Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the US offered him a withdrawal from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. After negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi, he emphasized that Ukraine will not retreat, and the issue will be put to a referendum only with security guarantees.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the US offered him the possibility of withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. The statement came after a round of negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky stressed to journalists that Ukraine will not retreat from its territory and that this issue will be considered and put to a referendum only if Kyiv is guaranteed a comprehensive aid package, including security guarantees. The article does not include comments from the US or other officials.