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Ukraine Signals NATO Compromise, but Experts Say Peace Talks May Barely Shift. Ukraine’s willingness to drop its bid to join NATO is unlikely to dramatically alter peace negotiations with Russia, according to security analysts. During talks with U.S. envoys, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv could give up NATO ambitions in exchange for firm security guarantees from the United States, Europe, and other partners. Some experts remain sceptical. Analysts at the Cato Institute and the University of Florida argue NATO membership was never a realistic option for Ukraine, calling the move largely symbolic and aimed at showing flexibility rather than changing outcomes. They say Washington could simply continue existing support, including military aid and sanctions on Moscow. Others see it differently. Former Obama adviser Brett Bruen described the offer as a meaningful concession that highlights Ukraine's readiness to compromise, especially as Russia has offered little in return. Still, he questioned what concrete guarantees Kyiv received, stressing that Ukraine needs real actions, not just promises, to secure lasting protection.
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