Ukrainian President Jokes About Exchanging Belgorod for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed suggestions that Kyiv might surrender certain territories to Russia in exchange for future NATO membership. Instead, Zelensky joked that Ukraine would be willing to give up control of the Russian border region Belgorod. The president made the remark during a visit to Denmark to inspect Danish F-16 fighter jets.
Background
Zelensky’s response came following recent comments by Stian Jenssen, the director of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s private office. Jenssen had acknowledged the possibility of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in exchange for NATO accession. However, Ukrainian leaders have consistently rejected such suggestions, stating their intention to liberate all Ukrainian land as per the country’s 1991 borders.
Denial of Territory Trade
Various Ukrainian officials have strongly rejected the idea of trading territory for NATO membership. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Zelensky’s office, called it “ridiculous,” while Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s foreign ministry, deemed it completely unacceptable. The Ukrainian government remains committed to reclaiming its occupied territories.
Commitments for F-16 Fighter Jets
During his visit to Denmark, Zelensky secured commitments from both the Netherlands and Denmark to supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The Netherlands agreed to send 42 combat aircraft, while Denmark will provide an additional 19. This support is crucial for Ukraine’s defense capabilities against ongoing Russian aggression and violations of its sovereignty.
US Support for Fighter Jet Transfer
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed full support for the transfer of F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine in a letter sent last week. Blinken also emphasized the importance of training Ukrainian pilots by qualified F-16 instructors. The United States remains committed to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
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Summary:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jokes about exchanging Belgorod for NATO membership during a visit to Denmark.
- Ukrainian officials strongly deny the possibility of trading territory for NATO accession.
- Zelensky secures commitments from the Netherlands and Denmark for the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses full support for the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine.
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