# Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to step down if it means peace and NATO membership for his country. Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Kyiv. Ukrainian legislation bans elections during martial law, which has existed since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelenskyy reiterated his desire for security guarantees to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for future peace talks.
Zelenskyy suggests he would give up his presidency for peace and NATO membership for Ukraine