Putin demands Britain drop nuclear shield for Europe in Ukraine peace terms

Russia has demanded Britain cease using its nuclear weapons to protect European allies as a condition for peace in Ukraine, according to a policy document dated Nov 10. The proposal is part of Moscow's opening position for potential ceasefire negotiations. The document calls for Nato to withdraw forces from Eastern Europe and the Baltics, remove Finland from the alliance, and halt all Western weapons supplies to Ukraine. Russia would retain occupied Ukrainian territories, while potentially allowing Kyiv to join the EU without common defence provisions. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejected the demands, stating European security is not negotiable with Russia. Finland and Estonia also dismissed the proposals, while US mediators have suggested a compromise involving Ukrainian Nato membership in exchange for ceding Donbas regions.