Zelensky on Concessions for Peace with Russia and NATO

Ending the War with Russia

• 💬 Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the first step to ending the war with Russia is to sit and speak.
• 🤝 He emphasized the need for a ceasefire, acknowledging its difficulty, and the importance of applying pressure on Putin to bring him to the negotiation table.

Concessions and NATO

• 🇺🇦 Zelensky clarified that discussions about NATO are not the primary focus for ending the war, stating it's Ukraine's decision and that of its allies.
• 🛡️ The most critical need for Ukrainians under daily attacks is strong security guarantees, with NATO being the best option.
• 🇺🇸 He highlighted the importance of bilateral security guarantees between Ukraine and the United States, especially with President Trump, considering the U.S.'s strength.
• 🔫 Zelensky also mentioned that weapons and allies on their side are very important for security.

Trump's Role in Peace

• 🕊️ Zelensky acknowledged President Trump's efforts in brokering a peace deal in the Middle East, noting that such deals require concessions.
• ❓ He was asked what specific concessions he would be willing to make to end the war with Russia, including potentially giving up joining NATO.