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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks with Ukrainian journalists in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany

Ukraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan” after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not welcome by some Western partners, in particular Germany

By HANNA ARHIROVA and SAMYA KULLAB
Published - Oct 22, 2024, 08:42 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:08 PM EST

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan” after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not welcome by some major Western partners, in particular Germany.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was also likely looking at the postelection scenario in the U.S. to assess the possibility of cease-fire talks with Ukraine. He assessed that if partial cease-fire deals could be reached over attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping routes, it would signal the end of the “hot phase” of the war.

Zelenskyy spoke to journalists on Monday and his comments were embargoed until Tuesday.

He said the U.S. is analyzing his plan, but he doesn't expect a meaningful response until after the Nov. 5 election.

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