In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.

Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday night that he was willing to cede territory to Russia to end the war for the first time.

Unoccupied Ukrainian territory should be brought under 'Nato umbrella', suggests Zelensky - He said allowing unoccupied parts of Ukraine ‘under the Nato umbrella’ could help ‘stop the hot phase of the

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to work “directly” with US President-elect Donald Trump and is open to his ideas, highlighting Kyiv’s eagerness to keep its most important ally onside as Russia intensifies its attacks.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, reported that in the past week, Russia conducted over 1,280 air attacks on Ukraine, using more than 500 guided air bombs, nearly 660 assault drones, and about 120 missiles.

Antonio Costa, the new president of the European Council, and Kaja Kallas, the new head of European diplomacy, visited Kyiv on Sunday, as soon as they took office. NATO foreign ministers are due to meet in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country needed security guarantees from NATO and more weapons to defend itself before any talks with Russia.