Russia: Putin may demand NATO presence in Europe be cut to 1997 levels at Ukraine talks, sources say possible demands include withdrawal of NATO forces from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland, which joined the alliance in 2023. Russia is expected to press for these demands in the upcoming round of talks on Ukraine.

Russia: Putin may demand NATO presence in Europe be cut to 1997 levels at Ukraine talks, sources say possible demands include withdrawal of NATO forces from Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland, which joined the alliance in 2023. Russia is expected to press for these demands in the upcoming round of talks on Ukraine.