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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to resign if it would bring peace to his country.
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Zelensky stated that he could “exchange” his presidency for NATO membership, emphasizing his commitment to achieving peace.
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His comments come amid escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump and ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to resign if it would bring peace to his country.
Speaking at a press conference, Zelensky stated that he could “exchange” his presidency for NATO membership, emphasizing his commitment to achieving peace.
“If [it guarantees] peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to resign, I am ready. I can exchange it for NATO,” Zelensky said. He emphasized that his approach with the Trump administration is “pragmatic,” adding that “there is no space for emotions here.”
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Zelensky’s comments come amid escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump, who recently accused Ukraine of starting the conflict.
Trump later admitted “Russia attacked” but blamed his predecessor Joe Biden and Zelensky for not stopping the fighting sooner. Zelensky responded by accusing Trump of being in a “disinformation space,” prompting Trump to call Zelensky a “dictator.”
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Zelensky made the comments during a speech in Kyiv, Ukraine, where a Ukrainian delegation and Russian representatives are meeting for peace talks near the Belarusian border.
