WEBDESK: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is willing to resign if it guarantees peace for his country. During a press conference on Sunday, he stated that if his departure would help Ukraine join NATO and end the conflict, he was open to the idea.
“If it means peace for Ukraine, and if my resignation is really necessary, I am ready,” Zelensky said. “I can exchange this for NATO membership if that condition exists immediately.” His statement has sparked discussions about a possible Zelensky resignation and its impact on Ukraine’s future.
Tensions with Trump and Russia
The statement comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and pushing for elections in Ukraine. Trump also claimed that Zelensky has an approval rating of only 4%, a statement the Ukrainian leader dismissed as misinformation.
“I am not going to stay in power for decades, but we will not allow Putin to control Ukraine either,” Zelensky said. Recent polls show that Zelensky’s approval rating is actually 63%, contradicting Trump’s claim.
Election Controversy Amid Martial Law
Elections have not been held in Ukraine since 2022 because of Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country. Major parties in Ukraine have shown support to Zelensky for opposing the idea of not holding elections in the country during martial law.
Despite the criticism from Trump, Zelensky wants relationships between the two countries to get better and for Trump to play a bigger role than that of a mediator in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine.
Will the Zelensky resignation go through?
The possibility of a Zelensky resignation has raised questions about Ukraine’s leadership and future strategy. While his statement suggests he is open to stepping down, there is no official plan for his resignation at this time. His main focus remains Ukraine’s security and NATO membership.
As political tensions continue, many will be watching closely to see if the Zelensky resignation comes through – or if it was a strategic move to put pressure on international allies.
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