Ukraine rejects Donbas-for-NATO deal, Zelensky warns Trump

Ukraine has rejected a reported US proposal to trade parts of the Donbas region for NATO membership, with President Volodymyr Zelensky warning former President Donald Trump against the idea. Zelensky said Washington floated the concept of ceding territory in exchange for security guarantees, but Kyiv will not surrender land. He also cautioned that Russia could use broader European security talks to weaken NATO, alter borders, and reduce US troop presence. Kyiv is negotiating a security package including NATO and EU guarantees, military support, and a recovery plan, while firmly rejecting neutrality demands. Recent talks secured a prisoner exchange of over 1,000 people per side, though Russian delegates lacked authority for an energy ceasefire. Zelensky also accused SpaceX of hampering drone interception by limiting its Starshield satellite system in occupied areas.