{
  "id": 19326762,
  "title": "Zelensky explains why Ukraine cannot trade Donbas for security guarantees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/zelensky-explains-why-ukraine-cannot-trade-donbas-for-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T11:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4183325-zelensky-explains-why-ukraine-cannot-trade-donbas-for-security-guarantees.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Zelensky discussed why Ukraine cannot trade Donbas for security guarantees in an interview with DR Nyheder. He emphasized that ceding Ukrainian land is not just about reality, but also about philosophy. Zelensky pointed out that Putin initially spoke about Donbas but later occupied Kyiv, the capital. He criticized Putin for using the pretext of defending Russian-speaking people, leading to atrocities in Bucha and other locations. The Ukrainian leader questioned the U.S. proposal to exchange Donbas for security guarantees, specifically asking about the specifics of those guarantees, including NATO membership. Zelensky stressed the need for clear definitions, as Ukraine must provide a clear answer regarding Donbas. He also inquired about the consequences if Ukraine received security guarantees but did not join NATO. Zelensky noted that the Russians took Ukraine's nuclear weapons, halted integration into Europe, and prevented Ukraine from becoming a NATO member. He warned that without trust in Putin's willingness to stop after losing Donbas, the situation could repeat in the future. A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, where U.S. President’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are participating.",
  "summary": "President Volodymyr Zelensky said that conceding Donbas would not guarantee peace for Ukraine, as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin could use such a move merely as a pause before launching another act of aggression.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Ukraine meets European, US officials in Abu Dhabi ahead of renewed peace talks with Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-meets-european-us-officials-in-abu-dhabi-ahead-of-renewed",
        "published": "2026-11-10T07:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine begins talks in UAE with meeting with European partners and NATO, United States to join later – Umerov",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-begins-talks-in-uae-with-meeting-with-european-partners-and",
        "published": "2026-11-10T07:54:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine open in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/us-mediated-talks-between-russia-and-ukraine-open-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:00:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US, Europeans say share security commitment at Ukraine talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/us-europeans-say-share-security-commitment-at-ukraine-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:56:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Witkoff confirms Ukraine security guarantees featured in Abu Dhabi talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/witkoff-confirms-ukraine-security-guarantees-featured-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T11:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine hold US-backed talks, first time since February",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-ukraine-hold-us-backed-talks-first-time-since-february",
        "published": "2026-11-10T12:12:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}