> Regarding NATO, I have cooled down regarding this question long ago after we understood that NATO is not prepared to accept Ukraine,
> The alliance is afraid of controversial things and confrontation with Russia.
Doesn’t sound like
> no longer pressing for Nato membership for Ukraine
That’s the narrative from whomever published that article. I really don’t know how to write it down clearer for you. He said that he understood that nato is not ready to accept Ukraine, he didn’t say that he’s no longer pressing.
Regarding two separatist regions. There is no nod to anything. He said „I’m opened for discussion”. He didn’t say „I agree”.