# Zelenskyy Proposes NATO Referendum

> Ukraine's president says security deal could go to public vote.
- Title: Zelenskyy Proposes NATO Referendum · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Ukraine's president says security deal could go to public vote. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated a comprehensive security agreement with NATO membership…
- Keywords: ukraine, zelenskyy, nato, donbas, abu dhabi peace talks, referendum
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/ukraine-zelenskyy-says-security-deal-could-go-to-referendum/a-79947535?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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## Zelenskyy on NATO and Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US peace envoys asked whether Kyiv would withdraw from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining NATO.

> The Americans raised a question: 'What if Ukraine joins NATO? Would Ukraine withdraw from Donbas?'
## Zelenskyy's referendum proposal
Zelenskyy stated that if Ukraine reached a comprehensive deal including security guarantees and a strong army, he would put the question to the public in a referendum.
## Zelenskyy on Russian security threats
Zelenskyy warned that Putin's plan to change Europe's security architecture could lead to more conflict and that real security in Europe means EU and NATO.

> Real security in Europe means the EU and NATO. That's it. There is no other security in Europe.
## Russia's military actions
Russia's Defence Ministry reported capturing the settlement of Tersianka in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region and striking Ukrainian military infrastructure.
## Key takeaway

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated a comprehensive security agreement with NATO membership could be put to referendum after US peace talks in Abu Dhabi.