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US proposes Ukraine cede land for NATO membership: Zelensky
Published : Saturday, 14 November, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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The United States has for the first time suggested that Ukraine surrender territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as US-brokered peace talks ended without a breakthrough.
Zelensky made the remarks on Friday after visiting Denmark and Ireland, where he met European leaders following two days of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
"The Americans raised a question: 'What if Ukraine joins NATO? Would Ukraine withdraw from Donbas?' This was the first time this had been raised," Zelensky said.
He added that Kyiv was discussing specific security guarantees from NATO and the European Union, stressing that any decision on the proposal would require public approval in Ukraine.
Zelensky also said Russia had rejected a proposal for a ceasefire on attacks targeting energy infrastructure during the Abu Dhabi talks, accusing Moscow of seeking to intensify its military campaign during the coming winter.
Meanwhile, he criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a humanitarian mission to Kostyantynivka, saying it was an attempt to force Ukrainian troops to withdraw and allow Russian forces to occupy the city.
The Abu Dhabi negotiations ended without a major breakthrough, although the parties agreed to include European officials in future talks.
Zelensky warned that Moscow's demands to reshape Europe's security architecture could trigger further conflict, maintaining that NATO and the EU remained essential to the continent's security.
Source: AFP
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