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.

      • zenitsu@sh.itjust.works
        11·
        4 hours ago

        It’s called martial law, you clown. Zelensky stayed to lead his country’s defense, despite being offered a ride out, while Putin pranced away at the first sign of danger from Wagner and resides 24/7 in his bunker.

      • lath@lemmy.world
        12·
        7 hours ago

        I get the idea, but the point here isn’t lasting long (in a shitty situation), it’s to overcome the current crisis.

          • lath@lemmy.world
            6·
            5 hours ago

            Unless you have a practical way of solving the root cause of authoritarianism, all you’re doing right now is picking the much more terrible authoritarian’s side in oppressing the weak.