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US Pushes Ukraine to Withdraw from Donbas for NATO Membership
US demands Ukraine hand over Donbas to Russia as NATO membership offer.
In brief
US demands Ukraine hand over Donbas to Russia as NATO membership offer. US proposed Ukraine withdraw from Donbas to join NATO, but Russia insists on territorial control. Originally reported by CNBC Indonesia.
US Proposes Ukraine Withdraw from Donbas
US proposed Ukraine withdraw all military forces from eastern Donbas as incentive for NATO membership.
“Amerika mengajukan pertanyaan: 'Bagaimana jika ukraina bergabung dengan nato? Apakah ukraina akan menarik diri dari donbas?' Ini adalah pertama kalinya hal tersebut diangkat”
Zelensky's Conditions for NATO
Zelensky said Ukraine would hold referendum if NATO membership included security guarantees, no military restrictions, and funding for reconstruction.
Russia's Stance on NATO
Russia refused NATO membership for Ukraine and demanded Ukraine hand over Donbas, limit military power, and ensure neutrality.
Zelensky's Position on Negotiations
Zelensky said US proposal reopened NATO membership talks but warned negotiations would be difficult due to Russia's refusal.
Current Military Control
Russia controls about one fifth of Ukraine including most of Donetsk and Luhansk regions forming the Donbas area.
Zelensky's Past Stance
Zelensky previously wanted to reclaim Russian-occupied territories including Crimea.
The one thing
US proposed Ukraine withdraw from Donbas to join NATO, but Russia insists on territorial control.
