Russia has reportedly handed the U.S. a list of demands aimed at ending its war with Ukraine and resetting relations with Washington. š·šŗšŗšø While the exact details remain unclear, discussions have taken place both in-person and virtually over the past three weeks.
What Does Russia Want?
Moscow's demands seem familiar, echoing previous ones made to Ukraine, the U.S., and NATO:
š¹ No NATO membership for Ukraine š«š”ļø
š¹ No foreign troops stationed in Ukraine āļøā
š¹ Recognition of Crimea & four Ukrainian regions as Russian territory š“āā ļøš
š¹ Limits on NATO expansion in Eastern Europe š§š¢
These demands aren't just about Ukraine; experts believe Russia is looking for broader agreements that could shift the power balance in Europe. šāļø
Will the U.S. or Ukraine Accept?
President Donald Trump šŗšø is waiting to hear from Vladimir Putin š·šŗ about whether he will agree to a 30-day truceāsomething Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy šŗš¦ said heās open to as a first step toward peace talks.
But analysts warn that Russia isnāt showing any signs of compromise. "The demands havenāt changed at all," says Angela Stent, a former top U.S. intelligence analyst. "They are not really interested in peace or a meaningful ceasefire." šØ
DĆ©jĆ Vu? Russiaās Old Playbook šāļø
Russia has been pushing similar demands for decadesālimiting NATOās reach and strengthening its own grip on Europe. šļøš
Previous U.S.-Russia talks have included discussions on:
š Banning U.S./NATO military exercises in Eastern Europe šļøāāļøš«
š No U.S. missile deployments near Russiaās borders šÆā
š Restricting NATOās presence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia š
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Former Pentagon official Kori Schake warns that with the Trump administration's stance, European allies are not just worried about being abandonedāthey fear the U.S. may be siding with Russia. š³ā ļø
As the geopolitical chess game continues, the question remains: Will the U.S. and Ukraine stand firm, or will Russiaās demands shape the future of Europe? āļøš
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