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Zelenskyy proposes NATO membership to end intense f!ghting in Ukraine

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Zelenskyy proposes NATO membership to end intense fighting in Ukraine

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Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has suggested that NATO membership for parts of Ukraine still under Kyiv’s control could provide a pathway to halting the intense fighting with Russia.

In an exclusive interview with Sky News on Friday, Zelenskyy outlined a potential ceasefire arrangement where NATO’s protection would act as a deterrent to further Russian aggression, while diplomatic efforts could later focus on reclaiming occupied territories.

“If we want to stop the hot phase of the war, we need to take under the NATO umbrella the territory of Ukraine that we have under our control.

“We need to do it fast,” Zelenskyy said.

He noted that NATO’s recognition of Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders would be essential, even if parts of the country remained temporarily outside the alliance’s jurisdiction.

Zelenskyy said a ceasefire was needed to “guarantee that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin will not come back” to take more Ukrainian territory.

This marked the first time the Ukrainian leader had publicly hinted at a scenario in which occupied eastern regions would remain under Russian control for the time being.

He noted that Kyiv would focus on recovering these areas through diplomatic means rather than immediate military action.

Zelenskyy also addressed speculation surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump’s potential involvement in peace efforts.

Reports have suggested Trump might propose Ukraine cede occupied territories to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.

Zelenskyy, however, rejected any suggestion of giving up Ukrainian land, reiterating his government’s position that all occupied regions, including Crimea, remain integral to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy, who spoke about his approach to the Trump administration said, “We have to work with the new president. I want to share ideas directly with him and hear his perspective.”

The two leaders previously met in New York in September, with Zelenskyy describing the conversation as “constructive.”

As the conflict nears its 1,000th day, Ukrainian forces face increasing pressure in the eastern regions, with Russian troops continuing to consolidate their hold.

Despite setbacks, Zelenskyy has maintained his commitment to a “victory plan” that rejects territorial concessions.

Moscow, however, has made clear it will not relinquish occupied areas, demanding Kyiv recognize the territories as Russian as a prerequisite for peace talks.

Around a fifth of Ukraine remains under Russian control, including areas annexed by Moscow in September 2022 through referendums that were widely condemned as illegitimate by the international community.

 

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