Zelenskyy says US proposed Ukraine cede land to Russia for NATO entry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Washington proposed Ukraine cede territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership, marking the first time the issue was raised. Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is discussing "concrete security guarantees" with NATO and the EU, and he would consult Ukrainians before accepting any conditions. He said he lacks the authority to make such a decision alone. The proposal follows Putin's meeting with US envoys, where Russia reaffirmed territorial claims and rejected foreign peacekeepers. Russia's foreign ministry denied the topic was discussed, while European involvement in negotiations remains under debate.