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U.S. floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says

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US floats Ukraine ceding Donbas in exchange for NATO membership, Zelensky says

US negotiators raised the possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from the Donbas region in exchange for NATO membership during recent trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, President Zelensky disclosed. Zelensky said Kyiv would not retreat from its territory but would put the question to a referendum if Ukraine received a full security package.

Nov 14, 2026·8 sourcesRussia-Ukraine warRussia's security demands in Ukraine peace talksWars & conflictsNATO membershipUkraine peace negotiationsNATODonbasVolodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine pressed to cede landUkraine peace & ceasefire talks
US floats Ukraine ceding Donbas in exchange for NATO membership, Zelensky says
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