Sun Feb 23 16:45:58 UTC 2025: ## Zelensky Offers Resignation for NATO Membership
**Kyiv, Ukraine –** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a stunning announcement on Sunday, stating his willingness to immediately resign if it secured Ukraine’s entry into NATO. Speaking at a press conference, Zelenskyy declared he would relinquish his post in exchange for peace and NATO membership, emphasizing his readiness to depart “immediately” if necessary.
This dramatic offer comes amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. Zelenskyy further proposed a pre-condition for any meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin: a prior meeting between himself and President Trump to negotiate a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian natural resources. He stressed the importance of this meeting to address Ukrainian security concerns fairly before any Trump-Putin discussions.
The Ukrainian President also downplayed President Trump’s recent characterization of him as a “dictator,” stating that only a true authoritarian would be offended by such a label. He reiterated his legitimacy as the legally elected president of Ukraine. The situation remains highly volatile, with global implications awaiting further developments.
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