Posted by Samuel on Sun 23rd Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday, Zelensky was asked if he would be willing to “give up” being president of Ukraine in exchange for peace.
Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President has suggested that he would give up presidency for ‘peace’ in Ukraine.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday, Zelensky was asked if he would be willing to “give up” being president of Ukraine in exchange for peace.
The 47-year-old said: “Yes, I am happy, if it is for the peace of Ukraine.”
“If you need me to leave this chair, I am ready to do that, and I also can exchange it for Nato membership for Ukraine,” Zelensky added.
Zelensky’s comments is coming after US President Donald Trump called him a “dictator without elections” few days ago.
Ukrainian legislation banned elections during martial law, which has been in place since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022.
Many casualties have been recorded as a result of the war between the neighbouring nations.