泽连斯基：乌已妥协，不入北约

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky's statements regarding the U.S. "peace plan" for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting Ukraine's core demand for NATO membership and the lack of support from the U.S. and some European countries for this demand [3][4]. Group 1 - Zelensky emphasized that NATO membership is a core demand for Ukraine and a practical security guarantee, but it has not received support from the U.S. and European nations [3]. - The ongoing negotiations are focused on creating an alternative bilateral security assurance system for Ukraine [3]. - Zelensky stated that accepting a bilateral security guarantee instead of direct NATO membership is a compromise made by Ukraine to establish an effective mechanism to prevent future conflicts with Russia [3]. Group 2 - The "peace plan" aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict will inevitably involve various compromises and will not satisfy everyone [4]. - Zelensky highlighted that any compromises must be based on fairness, particularly for Ukraine, and the plan must be effective in ending the conflict rather than being merely symbolic [4]. - The plan must ensure that Russia cannot launch new military actions against the Ukrainian people after its signing [5]. Group 3 - German Chancellor Merz indicated that he, along with leaders from several European countries, has sent a proposal regarding the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan" to the U.S. [5]. - The U.S. Middle East envoy is scheduled to meet with Zelensky and several European leaders to advance the proposed "peace plan" [6].