Could Ukraine consider neutrality for peace? Zelenskyy responds
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine’s status is defined in the Constitution. In particular, it enshrines the country’s course toward joining NATO, which contradicts neutrality, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a briefing.
A Turkish correspondent asked the President whether he was ready to discuss the possibility of Ukraine’s neutrality to end the war with Russia.
"As for the status, Ukraine has a status, and it’s in the Constitution. I’m sure you know the Turkish Constitution; if you have time, you can read a bit of the Ukrainian one as well," the head of state replied.
Russia demands Ukraine’s neutrality
Ukrainian and Russian officials held talks in Istanbul last week.
According to RBC-Ukraine sources, the Russian delegation began putting forward maximalist demands to Ukraine. In particular, Moscow wants Ukraine's neutral status.
Russia has opposed Ukraine’s NATO membership, claiming it poses a threat to its national security.
Read more about how the negotiations unfolded in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
