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Volodymyr Zelensky says he would trade peace in Ukraine for his presidency (Image: Getty)
has said he would be willing to give up being ‘s president if doing so would bring a lasting peace and membership of NATO.
The Ukrainian leader told government officials in Kyiv on Sunday that .
Mr Zelensky went on to tell a reporter who asked if he was willing to trade his office for peace: “I can trade it for NATO.”
His comments appeared to be aimed at suggestions by US President and Russian President that elections should be held in despite legislation in the war-torn country prohibiting them during martial law.
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‘s leader has expressed fears Mr Trump’s push for a swift peace deal would result in lost territory for and vulnerability to future Russian aggression.
Washington has insisted Mr Zelensky would be involved if and when peace talks actually start.
Mr Trump prompted alarm and anger in last week when he suggested Kyiv started the war and by not holding elections.
British Prime Minister soon after Mr Trump’s criticism in a show of “ironclad” support for the embattled leader.
Sir Keir will meet Mr Trump in Washington this week, as is French President Emmanuel Macron , fter the US demanded European countries ramp up their defence spending.
Meanwhile, a dozen leaders from Europe and Canada were in ‘s capital on Monday to mark the third anniversary of ’s invasion.
The visitors included European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who attended anniversary events in a show of support for Mr Zelensky and .