The US has raised the possibility of a security framework for Europe to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
It's the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised, the president said.
Mr Zelenskyy reiterated that Kyiv was not ready to concede territory.
US negotiators have floated the idea of Ukraine's potential withdrawal from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
This is the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised during the talks, the president said.
"That is why I believe NATO is back on the agenda. But you have also heard (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's signals, and this is an extremely difficult conversation."
Mr Putin has long said Ukrainian membership of NATO is a red line for Moscow, citing the issue as one reason for launching Russia's full-blown invasion in 2022.
Mr Zelenskyy reiterated his position that Kyiv was not ready to concede territory.
But he also said that if it received a comprehensive package, including security guarantees, the right to a strong and well-funded Ukrainian army and funds to rebuild, he would put the question to a national referendum.
Echoing comments made by European leaders at a summit in Dublin on Friday, Mr Zelenskyy…
