Volodymyr Zelensky announced his readiness to leave his post in exchange for peace for Ukraine, he reported at a press conference. According to 'RBC-Ukraine', Zelensky was asked if he was ready to leave the presidency. 'If peace for Ukraine, and if you really need me to leave my post — I am ready. The second question — I can exchange this for NATO, if such conditions exist, immediately, so as not to talk about it for a long time', — Zelensky replied to the journalist.
According to him, he is currently focused on Ukraine's security today, not in 20 years, and does not intend to be in power for decades.
'I believe that NATO is the cheapest option, and it's true. In any case, whether someone supports it or not, this topic is on the table. And on the table of security guarantees and negotiations, this topic will be. I don't know how these negotiations will end, but it will be on the table', — he said.
Zelensky also noted that this is not just a negotiation table, but Ukraine's table, because the war is happening in his country. 'And this is our table, we invite our European leaders because the war is in Ukraine. We are part of this continent', — stated the President of Ukraine.
Donald Trump, during his election campaign, promised to end the war in Ukraine, and after taking office, began making pro-Russian statements, accusing the Ukrainian leadership. He called Zelensky a 'dictator without elections' and stated that he did nothing to end the war.
On February 21, Trump acknowledged Russia's guilt but also placed responsibility on Zelensky and Biden. He claims that Putin wants peace but can capture all of Ukraine, and Europe, in his opinion, has not made efforts to end the war.
The disagreement between Trump and Zelensky was greatly fueled by the issue of the rare earth metals agreement. Zelensky reported that the US, as part of the fossil deal, wants to receive 100% of the premium from Ukraine for the assistance provided. 'I do not sign what 10 generations of Ukrainians will pay', — Zelensky concluded, emphasizing that the parties are now moving towards a more realistic option in the agreement negotiations.