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UKRAINE PRESIDENT ZELENSKY READY TO GIVE UP PRESIDENCY FOR NATO MEMBERSHIP

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a shocking statement, saying he is willing to give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Zelensky made this comment during a news conference, adding that being president for a decade is not his “dream,” and he would step down if it meant bringing peace to Ukraine. This statement comes on the heels of a large-scale drone attack launched by Russia across Ukraine, just a day before the third anniversary of the war. Ukraine’s foreign minister has warned that “no one should trust Putin’s words. Look at his actions instead.” The recent Russian drone assault has been described as “like no other,” according to reports. In a surprising turn of events, Zelensky has also expressed willingness to discuss sharing Ukraine’s rare earth minerals with the United States. Previously, he had rejected the US demands, but now says “we are ready to speak about minerals” and “we are ready to share.” However, Zelensky emphasized that the US needs to take action to make Russian President Putin “end this war.” He reiterated that Ukraine requires security guarantees and that the draft deals offered so far are not satisfactory. Despite this, Zelensky noted that talks are progressing.

ZELENSKY CALLS FOR “ARMY OF EUROPE” TO GUARD AGAINST RUSSIA

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the creation of an “army of Europe” to defend against Russia, citing concerns that the US may no longer come to Europe’s aid. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky stated, “I really believe the time has come – the armed forces of Europe must be created… An army, an army of Europe.” Zelensky’s comments come after US Vice President JD Vance warned that Europe needs to “step up in a big way” on defense. The Ukrainian president also expressed concerns about US President Donald Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which they discussed peace talks regarding Ukraine without involving European leaders. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would “never accept deals made behind our backs without our involvement.” He also criticized Putin’s efforts to isolate the US in “one-on-one” talks, saying, “Next, Putin will try to get the US president standing on Red Square 9 May this year, not as a respected leader but as a prop in his own performance.” The concept of a European army has been proposed by other leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky’s call for a unified European military comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its three-year anniversary.