
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced willingness to adopt a neutral stance as part of a peace deal with Russia, he said in a 90-minute interview with Russian reporters. It would mean Ukraine would not be able to join NATO.
Another top Ukrainian official blamed Russia for dividing the country in two, like what had happened with North and South Korea—the split of Korea after World War II.
Zelensky also asked the West to supply Ukraine fighter jets and tanks, planes, and missiles to ward off the Russian troops.
Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to have face-to-face peace discussions as soon as Monday. Zelensky called for new negotiations in hopes to bring peace as soon as possible.