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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is signaling a shift in his stance on the war with Russia.
He has begun suggesting Ukraine might accept a cease-fire that would leave Russian-occupied territory under Moscow’s control in exchange for NATO membership, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Previously, Zelensky had vowed to fight until reclaiming all occupied land. Still, recent statements indicate a willingness to negotiate for peace, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump’s calls to end the conflict. In a Sunday news conference, Zelensky stated that Ukraine would only negotiate from a position of strength, requiring progress toward NATO membership and additional Western long-range weapons.
However, this proposal faces significant challenges: Ukraine’s near-term NATO membership prospects are uncertain, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shows little interest in negotiating.
Russian forces have recently made significant gains in eastern Ukraine. At the same time, Moscow has shifted its economy to a war footing and approved its most considerable defense budget yet, bolstering Putin’s confidence in seizing more territory.
This is followed by Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent reassurance that Congress would not pass more funding until Trump was inaugurated.
BREAKING: No more funds for Zelensky. House Speaker Mike Johnson announces that Congress will not be green lighting any more money to Ukraine.
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