Zelensky Says Ukraine ‘Left Alone’ to Fight Russia, NATO Is ‘Afraid’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech after the first day of Russia’s assault on the country and said Ukraine has been “left alone” and that NATO is “afraid” to help.
“We are left alone in defense of our state. Who is ready to fight with us? Honestly — I do not see such. Who is ready to guarantee Ukraine’s accession to NATO? Honestly, everyone is afraid,” Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian leader said he asked European leaders about Ukraine’s potential NATO membership but didn’t get an answer. “Today, I asked the twenty-seven leaders of Europe whether Ukraine will be in NATO. I asked directly. Everyone is afraid. They do not answer,” he said.
Russia has said it’s willing to negotiate Ukraine’s “terms of surrender,” which include Kyiv declaring its neutrality. Zelensky said Ukraine is “not afraid” to talk about this issue with Russia and a potential ceasefire.
