Zelenskyy willing to give up presidency in exchange for peace, NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would give up the presidency in exchange for peace and his country's acceptance into NATO, although it was not clear if he was actually considering stepping down. As the war is about to enter its third year, Russia unleashed a massive drone attack overnight. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

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Zelenskyy says he’s willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership

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Zelenskyy says he would step down in exchange for peace, NATO membership

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