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Latest · Donbas for NATO membership! Zelenskyy reveals what US proposed in peace talks | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management (India Blooms)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 14 November that US negotiators had raised the possibility of Ukraine giving up territory in Donbas in…

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First published 12:11 UTC, 14 November 2026 · Updated 14:19 UTC, 15 November 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 14 November that US negotiators had raised the possibility of Ukraine giving up territory in Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. The BBC reported that the idea was presented during efforts to end the war with Russia, while Al Jazeera said Zelenskyy rejected both ceding territory and committing Ukraine to neutrality. CNBC reported that he would put the proposal to a referendum if Ukraine received security guarantees, funding for its army and reconstruction funds. Reports describe the proposed territorial concession in differing terms, including Donbas or parts of the region.

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15 November 2026

  1. 12:35India Blooms · Donbas for NATO membership! Zelenskyy reveals what US proposed in peace talks | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management Original ↗
  2. 12:20Al Jazeera · · also on 1 other siteGive Donbas, take NATO seat: Could new US pitch work for Ukraine, Russia? Original ↗
  3. 10:48The Vermilion · Zelensky reveals the US proposal: "Membership of NATO in exchange for our territories" Original ↗
  4. 09:35The Express Tribune · Zelensky says US proposes land swap for NATO membership Original ↗
  5. 09:20CBS News · U.S. floated exchanging Ukrainian territory for NATO membership, Zelenksyy says Original ↗
  6. 08:52AOL.com · · also on 1 other siteUS floats Ukraine ceding Donbas in exchange for NATO membership, Zelensky says Original ↗
  7. 08:10iNewsgr.com · Donbas for NATO? Kushner Cites "New Ideas" After Zelenskyy's Disclosure - Donbas for NATO? Kushner Cites "New Ideas" After Zelenskyy's Disclosure Original ↗
  8. 05:16Worthy Christian News · Zelenskyy: 'US Raised Donbas Withdrawal In Exchange For NATO Membership' (Worthy News Radio) Original ↗
  9. 04:19The Guardian · · also on 1 other siteUkraine war briefing: US proposes Kyiv cede land to Russia for Nato membership, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  10. 04:00newstribune.com · Zelenskyy says US has floated NATO membership for Ukraine in deal for Donbas Original ↗
  11. 02:19The Epoch Times · US Suggested Ukraine Could Exchange Donbas for NATO Membership, Zelenskyy Says Original ↗
  12. 02:19themunicheye.com · Zelensky says US floated Nato membership in exchange for Ukraine ceding Donbas Original ↗
  13. 02:04Indiatimes · Cede Donbas to Russia to join Nato, US tells Ukraine Original ↗
  14. 00:04wn.com · US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership in Russia deal Original ↗

14 November 2026

  1. 23:27EconoTimes · Zelenskyy Says U.S. Asked if Ukraine Would Leave Donbas for NATO Original ↗
  2. 23:08CubaHeadlines · Zelensky Discloses U.S. Proposal for Ukraine to Surrender Donbas in Exchange for NATO Membership Original ↗
  3. 23:06voiceofvienna.org · Zelensky: US Floated Donbas Withdrawal in Exchange for NATO Original ↗
  4. 21:56edenmagnet.com.au · · also on 5 other sitesUS floats idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO club Original ↗
  5. 21:01Foreign Policy Journal · NATO Membership Deal For Donbas Withdrawal Emerges As A Never-Before-Raised Option In Ukraine Peace Talks Original ↗
  6. 20:45HNGN - Headlines & Global News · Zelensky: U.S. Asked if Ukraine Would Quit Donbas for NATO Original ↗
  7. 18:38Open Magazine · US Proposes Donbas-for-NATO Deal: Implications for Ukraine, Russia, and Global Security Original ↗
  8. 18:08Al Jazeera · · also on 2 other sitesUS suggested Ukraine cede parts of Donbas to Russia to become part of NATO Original ↗
  9. 18:08KOMU 8 · US floated idea of Ukraine swapping land for NATO membership Original ↗
  10. 17:47Azernews.Az · US raises possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership Original ↗
  11. 17:38Indiatimes · Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US floats NATO membership in deal for Donbas Original ↗
  12. 17:23nypost.com · US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for giving up Donbas Original ↗
  13. 17:07news.az · US proposed Donbas withdrawal in exchange for Ukraine's NATO membership, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  14. 16:12AOL.com · · also on 1 other siteUkraine's relationship with NATO 'back on the table': Zelensky Original ↗
  15. 16:07aninews.in · · also on 1 other siteZelenskyy says US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership Original ↗
  16. 15:53BreakingNews · · also on 1 other siteUS suggested idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for membership of Nato, says Zelenskiy Original ↗
  17. 15:10The Globe and Mail · U.S. asked Ukraine if it would cede Donbas for NATO membership, Zelensky says Original ↗
  18. 14:37bdnews24.com · US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, Zelensky says Original ↗
  19. 14:19London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com · 'Give up Donbas to join NATO?': Zelensky reveals stunning question from Trump's negotiators Original ↗
  20. 14:00Breitbart · Zelensky Says U.S. Suggested Ceding Donbas In Exchange for NATO Membership Original ↗
  21. 13:55Cedar News · US floats NATO membership for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  22. 13:52Apa.az · · also on 1 other siteUS Asked if Ukraine Would Exit Donbas for NATO, Zelensky Says Original ↗
  23. 13:52Big News Network.com · 1st LD Writethru: Zelensky says U.S. proposes Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership Original ↗
  24. 13:52Political Wire · U.S. Floats NATO Membership in Deal for Donbas Original ↗
  25. 13:51ABC News (Australia) · · also on 1 other siteUS has raised idea of NATO membership for Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  26. 13:49NBC News · U.S. floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  27. 13:36CyprusNews.eu · · also on 13 other sitesUS floated idea of Ukraine swapping land for NATO membership, Zelensky says Original ↗
  28. 13:20Jowhar News Leader | Somali News · Zelensky Says US Suggested Trading Donbas for NATO Membership Original ↗
  29. 13:07Al Jazeera · Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option Original ↗
  30. 13:07RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty · · also on 1 other siteZelenskyy: US Floated Trading Donbas For NATO Membership Original ↗
  31. 12:52iNewsgr.com · Zelenskyy: "NATO in exchange for Donbas?" — The US question and his referendum condition - Zelenskyy: "NATO in exchange for Donbas?" — The US question and his referendum condition Original ↗
  32. 12:44CNBC · Zelenskyy: U.S. floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership Original ↗
  33. 12:37The Tribune · · also on 1 other siteUS floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  34. 12:21dailypost.ng · Russia-Ukraine war: US offers Ukraine NATO membership for surrendering Donbas – Zelensky Original ↗
  35. 12:03https://www.oneindia.com · Ukraine To Give Up Donbas For NATO Membership? Zelensky Reveals What US Asked During Talks Original ↗
  36. 11:52moneycontrol.com · US asked if Ukraine would give up Donbas for NATO membership, says Zelenskyy Original ↗
  37. 11:40Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) · Zelenskyy: U.S. proposes Ukraine withdrawal from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership Original ↗
  38. 11:36Oman Observer · US proposes Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership Original ↗
  39. 10:52Indiatimes · Ukraine's Nato bid back on table, but at what cost? Zelenskyy reveals US question on Donbas Original ↗
  40. 10:48POLITICO · US suggested Ukraine could give up Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says Original ↗
  41. 10:30BBC News · · also on 2 other sitesUS has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says Original ↗
  42. 10:30SBS News · US floats new NATO deal to Ukraine, raising potential withdrawal from Donbas Original ↗
  43. 10:21interfax.com.ua · USA offers Ukraine NATO membership for first time in exchange for withdrawal from Donbas – Zelenskyy Original ↗
  44. 09:56bendigoadvertiser.com.au · · also on 16 other sitesUS floats new Donbas-NATO deal to Ukraine Original ↗
  45. 09:36aawsat.com · · also on 7 other sitesUS Floated Idea of Ukraine Ceding Donbas for NATO Membership, Zelenskiy Says Original ↗

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