Zelenskyy offered a major concession amid escalating tensions and false claims from Trump over the origin of the war.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he is willing to resign if it ensures peace or NATO membership for Ukraine.

“If it is peace for Ukraine, and if you really want me to leave my post, I’m ready,” he said. “Alternatively, I can trade this for NATO membership… I’m focusing on Ukraine’s security today, not in 20 years.”

His comments come amid tensions with Donald Trump, who falsely suggested the Ukrainian president was responsible for starting the war.

Meanwhile, U.S.-Russia negotiations continue without Ukraine, which Zelenskyy firmly rejects. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations.

  • @brucethemoose
    180•8 hours ago

    This is what being a leader looks like.

    It would be a shame if a shit end to this war buries Zelensky in history. He’s not perfect, but he deserves some monuments.

          • @lath
            17•4 hours ago

            The question in life is whether you can survive long enough to be better.

              • @[email protected]
                6•1 hour ago

                It’s called martial law, you clown. Zelensky stayed to lead his country’s defense, despite being offered a ride out, while Putin pranced away at the first sign of danger from Wagner and resides 24/7 in his bunker.

              • @lath
                10•4 hours ago

                I get the idea, but the point here isn’t lasting long (in a shitty situation), it’s to overcome the current crisis.

                  • @lath
                    6•2 hours ago

                    Unless you have a practical way of solving the root cause of authoritarianism, all you’re doing right now is picking the much more terrible authoritarian’s side in oppressing the weak.

      • @SupraMario
        18•4 hours ago

        Yes, drafts happen when you get invaded. Soldiers are needed, this isn’t a Vietnam situation like the USA pulled. The country is actively being invaded, soldiers are needed, it’s not rocket science.

      • @Pacattack57
        9•4 hours ago

        It’s almost like they are in a war to defend their country from being invaded and destroyed. What a concept.