Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Sky News that an end to the active phase of hostilities is possible if the country quickly becomes a NATO member, preserving the current borders controlled by Kiev. According to the Ukrainian leader, this step could be the key to stabilizing the situation, and the return of lost territories should be decided at the negotiating table.

The President noted the need to speed up the process, since delays could worsen the situation at the front and in international politics.

The Ukrainian leader's proposal comes amid growing support for the country from its Western allies, but the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO remains controversial. The alliance has repeatedly pointed out that Ukraine's admission could lead to an escalation of the conflict with Russia, which views NATO expansion as a threat to its security.

Analysts point out that Zelensky's statement raises two key issues at once: the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the conflict and the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is assumed that the diplomatic format could become the basis for future negotiations, but the current conditions of the conflict make the implementation of this strategy difficult.

The Russian side has not yet responded to Zelensky's statement. Moscow has previously repeatedly emphasized that NATO's eastward expansion is a "red line" for its security and any steps in this direction could lead to further escalation.