The Russian Federation demands the withdrawal of NATO troops from the eastern flank in Poland and the Baltic states, as well as the cessation of military supplies to Ukraine. This was reported by The New York Times, citing a Russian document dated November 10.
Moscow's Conditions and the European Model
According to the publication, a copy of the document was handed to one of the participants in the closed negotiations in Abu Dhabi, and its authenticity was confirmed by another source. The document states that Western countries must completely cease weapons supplies to Ukraine. At the same time, Kyiv's accession to the European Union is permitted, but only on the condition that Ukraine does not participate in the union's defense.
As the newspaper's interlocutors note, Russian officials view the Warsaw Pact model from the Soviet era as an example of what the European security architecture could look like after the war in Ukraine ends.
"Russia demands the withdrawal of NATO troops from the eastern flank in Poland and the Baltic states, as well as the cessation of weapons supplies to Ukraine"
Negotiations were held with representatives of US President Donald Trump. Specifically, envoys Jared Kushner, the US President's special representative, and Steven Witkoff are mentioned. However, the economic incentives they proposed have not yet led to concessions from Moscow. Analysts believe these demands may be maximalist to later allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to make certain compromises.
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The negotiations took place in Abu Dhabi. Moscow's demands essentially repeat those put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin before the start of hostilities in Ukraine.
