**Ukraine May Have to Negotiate with Russia for Territory**
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the country may have to find diplomatic solutions to liberate territories held by Russia. This comes after Ukraine’s army was deemed too weak to do it alone.
In an interview, Zelensky stated that the war had entered a complicated period and that international support is not sufficient. He also expressed his desire for NATO to launch talks with Kyiv as soon as possible.
Zelensky’s comments suggest that Ukraine may be willing to compromise on its territorial integrity in exchange for joining NATO. However, this does not mean that Ukraine recognizes Russia’s occupation of these territories as legitimate.
**NATO Membership and Diplomatic Solutions**
The statement from Zelensky is significant, as it shows a shift in the Ukrainian government’s stance on how to deal with Russia. In the past, Zelensky had been adamant about Ukraine’s full territorial integrity being a key cornerstone of any peace deal.
However, with the current level of international support not sufficient, Zelensky is now open to exploring diplomatic solutions. He believes that this may be necessary in order for Ukraine to gain entry into NATO.
**Western Support and Russia’s Advances**
The comments from Zelensky come as Ukrainian forces continue to face challenges on the ground. Russian forces have been advancing in the east, and there are concerns about what will happen under a potential Trump presidency.
Zelensky has said that he understands that Article 5 of NATO’s charter cannot apply to the entire territory of Ukraine during wartime. He believes that this is because countries are concerned about being drawn into the war.
**Key Developments**
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* German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine.
* A Russian drone attack caused a fire and casualties in Ternopil.
* The EU delivered 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine.
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