A new development in the Ukraine-Russia conflict caught the world’s attention last Friday. Steven Witkoff, special representative of US President Donald Trump for the Middle East, dropped a bombshell. He said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has almost accepted that his country won’t be joining NATO.
Witkoff made this statement in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. He mentioned that Zelensky and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, have come to terms with the fact that Ukraine won’t become a NATO member.
If a peace deal is reached, Ukraine’s NATO membership is off the table. This seems to be a given now, according to Witkoff.
The special representative also confirmed that Ukrainian leaders have agreed to hold elections, but didn’t provide further details. When asked by Carlson if he thought there would be elections in Ukraine, Witkoff replied, “Yes, there will be elections. They’ve agreed to it.”
Ukraine’s presidential election is scheduled for 2024, but it’s been postponed due to the martial law imposed since the start of the conflict with Russia.
Just last month, Trump called Zelensky an “unelected dictator.” This comment has raised eyebrows, especially given the current situation.
What’s next for Ukraine?
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing, with no end in sight. Will Zelensky’s acceptance of non-NATO membership be a step towards peace? Only time will tell.
Some key points to consider:
- Ukraine’s NATO membership is unlikely if a peace deal is reached.
- Ukrainian leaders have agreed to hold elections, but details are scarce.
- The country’s presidential election has been postponed due to martial law.
- Tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high.
The situation is complex, with many factors at play. As the world watches, one thing is clear: the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is far from over.
