"NATO's Role in Ukraine's Peace Talks: A Grim Assessment"
Stian Jenssen, chief of staff to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, suggested that Ukraine could be offered NATO membership in exchange for ceding territory to Russia. The proposal has sparked debate and controversy, with some seeing it as a pragmatic solution to end the conflict, while others view it as rewarding aggression and undermining international law. The West's support for Ukraine is also being questioned due to economic problems and war weariness. However, Ukraine's perspective and consent are crucial in any negotiations, and the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO during the war is seen as a positive development for the country's future.