Ukraine Nato bid resurfaces as US asks about Donbas concessions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US negotiators questioned if Kyiv would surrender the Donbas region in exchange for joining the military alliance.
Ukraine's ambition to join Nato is back on the agenda during peace negotiations with Russia, according to the Times of India.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that US negotiators asked whether Ukraine would be willing to give up the Donbas in return for membership in the alliance.
Zelenskyy said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner informed him that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to include European representatives in the next round of peace talks. The Ukrainian president has asked European allies to decide by the end of November who will represent the continent at the negotiations.
Regarding the conflict, Zelenskyy stated that Russia refused to agree to an energy ceasefire and noted that the Russian delegation lacked the mandate to discuss the proposal during talks in Abu Dhabi.
The president also mentioned that high-speed capabilities of the US-operated Starshield satellite system have not been restored, despite being necessary for military operations in occupied areas and along the front line.
In terms of military aid, Zelenskyy announced a €645 million defence package and a €20 million energy assistance package from Denmark. Kyiv is also in talks with Denmark to supply 800,000 rounds of ammunition for F-16 fighter jets to cover six months of requirements.
