Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to give up his position if it could achieve peace for his country.
Zelenskyy was speaking at a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday, one day ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Asked about the need for a presidential election, Zelenskyy said he is willing to resign if it can achieve peace for Ukraine.
He also said he could trade his office for Ukraine's NATO membership.
US President Donald Trump has called Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" and said Ukraine needs to hold a presidential vote.
On dialogue with the United States over its rights to access Ukraine's mineral resources, Zelenskyy said the initial plan presented by Washington did not include security guarantees.
He stressed that talks on security guarantees are indispensable for a minerals deal.
Zelenskyy said he had asked the US why it cannot send its forces to Ukraine where US companies have interests. He said he has yet to receive a response.
Zelenskyy was speaking at a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday, one day ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Asked about the need for a presidential election, Zelenskyy said he is willing to resign if it can achieve peace for Ukraine.
He also said he could trade his office for Ukraine's NATO membership.
US President Donald Trump has called Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" and said Ukraine needs to hold a presidential vote.
On dialogue with the United States over its rights to access Ukraine's mineral resources, Zelenskyy said the initial plan presented by Washington did not include security guarantees.
He stressed that talks on security guarantees are indispensable for a minerals deal.
Zelenskyy said he had asked the US why it cannot send its forces to Ukraine where US companies have interests. He said he has yet to receive a response.
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Summary
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to resign or trade his office for NATO membership, aiming for peace and security. He criticized a U.S. plan for mineral resources access lacking security guarantees. Trump has previously labeled Zelenskyy as a "dictator without elections"
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250224_02/
Date: Feb. 24, 2025
Created: 2025/02/24 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 06:01
Last Read: 2025/02/24 17:37