Putin is likely to demand that NATO reduce its military presence in Europe to 1997 levels. The alliance will then have to withdraw troops from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland, the Telegraph reports, citing diplomatic sources. According to sources, Russia will seek such concessions during a new round of peace negotiations in Ukraine. European officials emphasize that NATO is ready to discuss Moscow's concerns, but will not withdraw troops or nuclear weapons from the countries of the former Soviet bloc. In November, tripartite negotiations will take place in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine wants to agree on a ceasefire in the energy sector and during grain exports, as well as on the exchange of prisoners.

Putin is likely to demand that NATO reduce its military presence in Europe to 1997 levels. The alliance will then have to withdraw troops from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland, the Telegraph reports, citing diplomatic sources. According to sources, Russia will seek such concessions during a new round of peace negotiations in Ukraine. European officials emphasize that NATO is ready to discuss Moscow's concerns, but will not withdraw troops or nuclear weapons from the countries of the former Soviet bloc. In November, tripartite negotiations will take place in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine wants to agree on a ceasefire in the energy sector and during grain exports, as well as on the exchange of prisoners.