Before beginning negotiations with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his nation required stronger weaponry for self-defense and security assurances from NATO.
The remarks were delivered by Ukraine's president following a meeting with Antonio Costa, the recently appointed president of the European Council, and Kaja Kallas, the EU's new head of diplomacy, who were in Kyiv as a show of solidarity on their first day in office.
"We need to invite Ukraine to join NATO in order to survive," Mr. Zelensky stated during a press conference with Mr. Costa. It follows Mr. Zelenksy's apparent sudden change in stance on Friday, when he acknowledged that Ukraine could have to cede some territory "temporarily" in order to end war.
He claimed that future negotiations on occupied territories might be conducted "diplomatically." With Russia launching catastrophic bombardments against Ukraine's power grid and Kyiv's weary forces losing ground on the frontline, the country is in for a difficult winter.
Concerns have also been raised about the future of US assistance after Donald Trump takes office in January, since there are worries that he may pressure Kyiv to make difficult compromises in order to hasten a peace agreement.
Before holding negotiations with the Kremlin, Mr. Zelensky stated that his nation must be in a "strong position," demanding "steps forward with Nato" and a "good number" of long-distance weapons to defend itself.
