Putin demands NATO security review as condition for Ukraine peace talks

Russia has demanded a review of Europe's security architecture as a precondition for US-mediated peace talks on Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. European diplomats largely reject discussing this with Moscow, viewing it as unacceptable. The Kremlin's demand implies rolling NATO back to its former borders, which European officials deem absolutely unacceptable. Some leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, privately support starting such talks alongside peace negotiations, but this faces sharp opposition from countries bordering Russia. The issue was discussed Friday at a Dublin summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated Europe will not agree to revising security architecture in Moscow's favor during negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine.