# US links Ukraine land concession to NATO membership

> Ukraine may surrender Donbas territory to Russia for NATO membership.
- Title: US links Ukraine land concession to NATO membership | Shortify
- Summary: Ukraine may surrender Donbas territory to Russia for NATO membership. Ukraine faces US proposal to cede eastern Donbas to Russia in exchange for NATO…
- Keywords: donbas region, nato membership, ukraine, russia, zelensky, russia-ukraine war, Daily Times
- Source: Daily Times — https://dailytimes.com.pk/1581501/us-links-ukraine-land-concession-to-nato-membership
- Author: Attia Naveed
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:00:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donbas region, nato membership, ukraine, russia, zelensky, us, russia-ukraine war, news
## US suggests Ukraine surrender territory
The United States has suggested Ukraine surrender territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.
## Zelensky reveals proposal
President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed the proposal following recent peace discussions.
## Ukraine's eastern Donbas region
The suggestion concerns Ukraine’s control over the eastern Donbas region.
## Russia rejects ceasefire
Meanwhile, Russia rejected a proposed ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure during negotiations.
## Zelensky's comments
Zelensky disclosed the American proposal in comments released on Saturday.
## Ukraine's decision process
Ukraine has not accepted the proposal or made any decision.
## Zelensky's security concerns
Zelensky said Ukraine was examining security guarantees from NATO and the European Union.
## Ukraine's approval requirement
He stressed that any agreement would require approval from Ukrainian citizens.
## Zelensky's warning
Zelensky warned that Russia’s demands could threaten Europe’s existing security arrangements.
## Key takeaway

Ukraine faces US proposal to cede eastern Donbas to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.