Ukraine's Zelensky says he has 'cooled' on joining NATO and is open to discussions about control of Russian-backed separatist regions businessinsider.com/ukraines-zelen… via @businessinsider 
2/"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had "cooled down" about Ukraine's bid to join NATO.
He said his mindset changed "after we understood that NATO is not prepared to accept Ukraine."
Zelensky added: "The alliance is afraid of controversial things and
He said his mindset changed "after we understood that NATO is not prepared to accept Ukraine."
Zelensky added: "The alliance is afraid of controversial things and
3/"confrontation with Russia.
In addition to his NATO comments, Zelensky said on Tuesday that he was open to discussions about the control of Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, which could be an opening for peace talks with Russia.
"It is important to me
In addition to his NATO comments, Zelensky said on Tuesday that he was open to discussions about the control of Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, which could be an opening for peace talks with Russia.
"It is important to me
4/"how people who want to be part of Ukraine will live there. I am interested in the opinion of those who see themselves as citizens of the Russian Federation. However, we must discuss this issue," Zelensky said.
"The people who elected me are not ready to surrender. We are not
"The people who elected me are not ready to surrender. We are not
5/"ready for ultimatums," Zelensky said. "But we can discuss with Russia the future of Crimea and Donbas.""
Volodymyr Zelensky, tackling the Gordian knot of the "Minsk Conundrum", having realized NATO isn't enthused over Ukraine joining, is now willing to discuss "the control of
Volodymyr Zelensky, tackling the Gordian knot of the "Minsk Conundrum", having realized NATO isn't enthused over Ukraine joining, is now willing to discuss "the control of
6/Russian-backed separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine" in a bid for peace talks with Russia.
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While historically the roots of Ukrainians and Russians go way way back, Ukrainians today should be at peace w/ one another, whether Western- or Russian-leaning. IMHO!!
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While historically the roots of Ukrainians and Russians go way way back, Ukrainians today should be at peace w/ one another, whether Western- or Russian-leaning. IMHO!!
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