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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his readiness to step down as the president of Ukraine if such an action would secure lasting peace for the country.
“If it brings peace to Ukraine and if my resignation is truly necessary for that to happen, I’m prepared to do it. I’m willing to trade my position for NATO membership,” Zelenskyy remarked during a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday. “If these are the terms, I’m ready to leave immediately.”
On the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelenskyy also voiced his desire for US President Donald Trump to be more than just a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. He hopes for a closer partnership with the US.
Last week, officials from the US and Russia engaged in their inaugural high-level discussions in Riyadh. They reached an agreement to work towards “laying the groundwork for future cooperation” aimed at ending the war and normalizing relations.
“I sincerely desire more than just mediation from Trump. That alone is insufficient,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Stay tuned as this story unfolds.
