Ukraine: The Latest Zelensky moots ceasefire in return for NATO membership & Kyiv's 'mobilisation police' work to increase men in uniform
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Dec 2, 2024 Joe Barnes, Brussels Correspondent for The Telegraph, and Anna Conkling, a freelance journalist specializing in on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine, discuss President Zelensky's evolving stance on peace negotiations and NATO membership. They dive into the controversial tactics of Ukraine's mobilization police, highlighting the pressure young men face to enlist. The conversation also covers the broader implications of Ukraine's military developments and explores the human impact of the ongoing conflict through personal stories from the front lines.
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Zelensky's Shift in Rhetoric
- President Zelensky seems to be shifting his stance on potential peace negotiations with Russia.
- He has indicated a willingness to consider diplomatic solutions for occupied territories, a departure from his previous maximalist position.
Implications of a Peace Deal
- Zelensky's shift in rhetoric raises questions about the potential implications of a peace deal.
- Accepting redrawing borders by force sets a dangerous precedent.
Partial NATO Membership
- Joe Barnes suggests Zelensky's openness to partial NATO membership could be a strategic move.
- It could potentially limit Ukraine's ability to reclaim occupied territories militarily in the future.