"The Telegraph": Russia wants to use peace talks to weaken NATO

Russia may leverage renewed peace talks regarding Ukraine to gain concessions that could alter Europe's security landscape. The Kremlin aims to pressure NATO's eastern members and discuss NATO's future, seeking to limit military presence in Europe to pre-1997 levels. Diplomatic sources indicate that Putin might demand a rollback of NATO's military presence, affecting countries like Poland and the Baltic states. Recent trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are set to take place in Abu Dhabi, although significant breakthroughs are not anticipated. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasizes the need for concrete agreements during negotiations, particularly concerning energy infrastructure and prisoner exchanges.