US Proposed Ukraine Cede Donbas For NATO Membership Says Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the United States recently floated the possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from its eastern Donbas region in exchange for <b>NATO membership</b> during peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky stated that this was the first time such an option had been raised by American officials. Zelensky added that his administration is currently in discussions with Western allies regarding specific security guarantees. He emphasized that once formal confirmations are received from Western countries, he will consult the Ukrainian public on the proposal, noting that he lacks the authority to make such a critical decision independently.