President Zelenskyy proposed a plan to halt the intense fighting in Ukraine, involving bringing unoccupied Ukrainian regions under NATO's protection.
This strategy aims to achieve a ceasefire and a subsequent diplomatic recovery of lost territories, significantly altering the conflict's trajectory.
Zelenskyy firmly rejects territorial concessions, insisting on NATO membership for all of internationally recognized Ukraine.
He emphasizes that a lasting peace necessitates preventing future Russian aggression, requiring swift NATO involvement to secure currently controlled areas.