Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to step down from office in exchange for Ukraine’s membership in NATO. “If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready. … I can exchange it for NATO,” Zelenskyy stated during a press conference in Kyiv, adding that he would depart “immediately” if necessary.
### Critical Resources and US Demands
Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities revealed that approximately $350 billion worth of Ukraine’s critical resources are located in areas captured by Russia. As Washington pushes for a deal to secure preferential access to these resources, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss an accord granting Washington access to Ukrainian natural resources before any meeting between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
### Tensions Over Resource Agreement
Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of discussing Ukrainian security concerns, stating, “We need to meet and talk about it. I think that this meeting should be fair, which means before Trump meets Putin”. The resources in question are vital for the production of electronics.
Trump and his aides have expressed frustration at Zelenskyy’s reluctance to sign a deal. A source in Ukraine told AFP that the Ukrainian leader was “not ready” to agree to the current US demands. Kyiv is pushing back against Trump’s calls for Ukraine’s resources to be used as compensation to the United States for aid delivered under President Joe Biden.
### Resource Base in Conflict Zones
A significant portion of Ukraine’s resource base is located in its industrial eastern Donbas region, where Russia has seized territory and continues to advance. This complicates the situation further, as large parts of these critical resources are under Russian control.
### Conclusion
As the situation unfolds, Zelenskyy’s willingness to step down in exchange for NATO membership underscores the high stakes involved in securing Ukraine’s future. The ongoing negotiations and geopolitical tensions highlight the complex dynamics at play as Ukraine seeks to navigate its path forward amidst conflict and international pressure
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