This was reported by Babel, citing the President’s statement during a briefing with journalists on October 21.
We gave away our weapons but got nothing in return.
We need NATO because we don't have weapons that can stop Putin," Zelenskyy said.
According to the President, when Ukraine gave up all its nuclear weapons in 1996, it should have become a member of NATO.
We gave up our nuclear weapons.
This change in Washington’s position could influence Germany’s outlook on the issue, as Berlin has been a key opponent of Ukraine’s NATO accession. »