Bangladesh, Feb. 24 -- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has declared that he is ready to step down from his position if it facilitates Ukraines accession to NATO and leads to peace with Russia. Speaking at the ‘Ukraine. Year 2025 forum in Kiev on February 23, Zelensky stated that his priority is ensuring Ukraines security rather than holding onto power.

“If peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, then Im ready. I can exchange this for NATO, if there are such conditions. I am focusing on the security of Ukraine today, not in 20 years, and I do not intend to be in power for decades,” Zelensky said during his address.

Zelenskys statement comes at a time when Ukraines political landscape is fraught ...