Ukraine open to dropping NATO bid for western security guarantees: Zelenskyy
Summary
Ukraine may drop its NATO membership bid in favor of legally binding Western security guarantees, President Zelenskyy said amid ongoing diplomatic talks and Russian attacks.
Key Points
- Ukraine is willing to give up its goal of joining NATO if it receives firm security guarantees from Western allies.
- President Zelenskyy described this as a major compromise and is seeking legally binding guarantees from the US, European countries, Canada, and Japan.
- Diplomatic efforts are intensifying with US envoys visiting Berlin to discuss a potential ceasefire and peace plan.
- Russia continues its military strikes, targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to cause civilian hardship during winter.
