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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that offering NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end the “hot stage of the war” in Ukraine, but emphasized that any proposal should include all parts of the country within internationally recognized borders. Zelenskyy’s remarks suggest a potential path forward for Ukraine’s NATO membership, addressing the need for clear demarcation of borders to avoid ambiguity in mutual defense obligations. The Ukrainian president highlighted the importance of not recognizing occupied territory as part of another country, emphasizing the legal constraints Ukraine faces in this regard.
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