Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum on Sunday that he would be prepared to resign if it meant the war in the country would end or if that was the condition for NATO to accept Ukraine as a member.
"Yes, I am happy, if it is for the peace of Ukraine," Zelensky said in response to a question on whether he would be willing to give up the presidency "Or trade it for NATO," he added, stressing that Kiev needs security guarantees to be in the strongest possible position during potential peace talks with Russia, claiming NATO membership would be the "cheapest option."
The remarks come after United States President Donald Trump branded Zelensky a "dictator without elections." Ukraine has not held elections since the start of the war as its legislation bans elections during martial law.
