Zelensky: Ukraine does not consider compromises on territories for NATO.

Zelensky denied information about the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO in exchange for occupied territories

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there are no discussions about the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO in exchange for renouncing occupied territories. He believes that the appearance of such reports in the media is not accidental. He said this during a meeting with journalists on October 21.

"We are not discussing this. But I believe that these leaks in the media are not accidental. Perhaps some partners might have such thoughts. Therefore, they do not communicate these issues with me directly, but through the media, they clearly check the temperature," Zelensky said.

The President emphasized the importance of receiving an invitation to NATO during the war. According to him, such an invitation is issued to a country within its internationally recognized borders.

Zelensky noted that France, the United Kingdom, and Italy may support Ukraine's invitation to NATO. Regarding Germany, the president believes that its position "mostly depends on the United States." According to him, the US might take a more active position after the elections because currently, they "do not want unnecessary risks."

Earlier, the Financial Times reported on the discussion of the "German model," according to which Ukraine would join NATO without occupied territories. However, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would never give up its territories in exchange for "any status."