President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.
Addressing the United Nations, Zelensky suggested that even NATO membership -- which Trump has ruled out for Ukraine -- might not be enough.
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