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Ukraine: Zelenskyy says security deal could go to referendum

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Briefings

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is considering transferring the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for NATO membership. This proposal emerged during a diplomatic discussion where the US suggested the exchange, though Zelenskyy did not confirm the deal would proceed to a referendum. The statement highlights ongoing negotiations between Kyiv and Washington regarding security guarantees and territorial concessions.

Key points

• The US suggested Ukraine could give up the Donbas region for NATO membership.
• Zelenskyy did not confirm the deal would go to a referendum.

Context

This finding relates to ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Kyiv and Washington regarding security guarantees and territorial concessions. The exchange of Donbas for NATO membership remains a hypothetical scenario discussed by officials, not an established fact.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from Zelenskyy without confirmation of the deal's implementation or referendum status. No specific dates, numbers, or names of other actors are provided beyond Zelenskyy and the US.

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