Zelensky warns NATO against yielding to Russia's 1997 border demands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned NATO against agreeing to Russia's security demands while Moscow continues its war against Ukraine, stating that any concessions would be a sign of weakness for the Alliance. Zelensky said Russia seeks its own security agreement with NATO or the US, framing its demands as broader than just Ukraine's non-aggression. He insisted the war must be resolved first before discussing Russia's security expectations, noting Moscow has raised similar proposals before. The president emphasized that NATO decisions on infrastructure or territorial presence belong to Alliance members, not Russia or Ukraine. He referenced reports that Putin may demand NATO withdraw to 1997 borders during peace negotiations.