PoliticsWar Zelenskyy is contemplating whether or not Ukraine ought to be part of NATO with out the briefly occupied territories. Tuesday, January 7, 2025 
President Zelenskyy doesn’t reject the thought of accepting NATO membership with out the territories briefly occupied by the Russian Federation. “The legislative invitation to NATO is prolonged to all territories of Ukraine, and we don’t acknowledge all different territories of Ukraine as occupied, however NATO can act on the half managed by Ukraine. This can be a small success for us, but when we see a diplomatic option to finish the warfare, that is the primary – a safety assure,” he stated. The president added: “The second is an arms package deal, and I’m not able to say publicly what it’s. President Trump is aware of this, and there are not any secrets and techniques from him. All of it will depend on the desire of the US. Unity can be wanted for this package deal.” Zelenskyy burdened that negotiations with Russia are potential solely after he meets with President Trump once more and includes the Europeans. Ukraine’s head of state stated that Trump can cease Putin as a result of he’s “afraid of him.” As nicely, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Ukraine’s place in Russia’s Kursk area is crucial to future negotiations.