Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he was “ready” to resign as leader if it meant peace in his country, suggesting he could swap it for NATO membership.

It was not clear if the Ukrainian leader was serious or if he was just reacting to attacks against him from Washington and Moscow. He also pushed back against a minerals deal proposed by the United States.

On eve of third anniversary of Russian invasion, Ukraine's president, whom Trump called a 'dictator,' says security guarantees worth more than his job, as Moscow lauds US president

Responding to a journalist's question on whether he’d trade his office for peace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, 'I can trade it for NATO.'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would step down if it meant Ukraine could join NATO. He also blasted Trump's mineral reserves proposal.

The Ukrainian president said that he is focused on Ukraine's security today and called for further guarantees from Europe and the US. View on euronews