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Zelensky says US negotiators raised a possible Donbas-for-NATO arrangement.
Volodymyr Zelensky said US negotiators asked whether Ukraine would withdraw from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. He said Ukraine would not give up its territory, though he might put the issue to a public vote if it received security guarantees and support for its military and reconstruction.
What the reports agree on
- Zelensky said US negotiators raised the possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. France24, BBC World, Al Jazeera, Newsweek
- Zelensky said the idea was raised for the first time. France24, BBC World, Newsweek
- Zelensky said Ukraine would not give up or withdraw from its territory. France24, BBC World, Al Jazeera
- Zelensky said a public vote could be considered if Ukraine received security guarantees and support for its military and reconstruction. France24, Al Jazeera
- US, Ukrainian and Russian officials held talks in Abu Dhabi during the week. France24, Al Jazeera, Newsweek
Where reports differ
- Zelensky said a referendum could be considered with comprehensive security guarantees, a strong and well-funded army, and reconstruction funds. France24
- Zelensky said a referendum could be considered if the proposal included security guarantees, no limits on Ukraine’s military, and reconstruction funds. BBC World
- Zelensky said there was no concrete offer. Al Jazeera
- Zelensky said any formal proposal would be put to Ukrainian society for a decision. Newsweek
Reported by one outlet
- Zelensky said the proposal led him to believe NATO membership was again under discussion. BBC World
- Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack killed two parents and their 2-year-old daughter in Belgorod. Al Jazeera
- Zelensky said any troop withdrawal would not mean Ukraine recognized Russian sovereignty over the territory. Newsweek
The original reports
- Newsweek Zelensky Says US Raised Territory-for-NATO Trade-Off
- Al Jazeera Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option
- BBC World US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
- France24 US negotiators suggest Ukraine cedes territory in exchange for NATO membership