Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by ReutersDecember 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says

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In Berlin, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled a potential shift in his country's stance, offering to drop Ukraine's ambition to join NATO in exchange for security guarantees from the West. This concession, made during five hours of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, addresses a key Russian demand and aims to end the ongoing conflict. The discussions, hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, covered a 20-point peace plan and economic agendas. While details remain undisclosed, Witkoff indicated "a lot of progress was made." Zelenskyy emphasized that legally binding security guarantees from the US, Europe, and other nations could prevent future Russian invasions. Russia has repeatedly demanded Ukraine renounce its NATO aspirations and cede territory.

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