Irina Pogorelaya07:57, 14.11.26

Moreover, the Kremlin is now demanding that France and Great Britain renounce the use of their own nuclear weapons to defend other European states.

To end the war against Ukraine, Russia demanded that NATO return to the 1997 borders and also stop aiding Kiev.

According to The New York Times , a document outlining the Kremlin’s position was presented on November 10 at talks in Abu Dhabi involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. A source familiar with the diplomatic consultations confirmed its authenticity, the newspaper noted.

It is noted that the document essentially repeats the demands Moscow put forward in December 2021. Specifically, Russia insists on halting further NATO expansion and withdrawing the Alliance’s troops and military bases to the positions they occupied before 1997. This includes the military presence in Poland and the Baltic states.

In addition, Moscow demands a ban on any NATO military activity in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus.

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The Russian side also insists on abandoning NATO nuclear sharing mechanisms. Moreover, the Kremlin is now demanding that France and the United Kingdom renounce the use of their own nuclear weapons to defend other European states.

Regarding Ukraine’s European integration, Moscow allows its accession to the European Union only on the condition that Kyiv refuses to participate in the EU’s common defense policy.

As the NYT notes, participants in the negotiations claim that Kremlin negotiators allowed for some flexibility on the part of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

The Abu Dhabi meeting and Europe’s reaction

American General Alexus Grinkevich also participated in the talks in Abu Dhabi, and, according to the publication’s sources, he entered into a discussion with Russian representatives regarding their claims to European security.

At the same time, the Kremlin’s demands provoked a sharp reaction from European leaders.

According to the NYT, Moscow’s return to the 2021 demands indicates that Putin has remained largely unchanged from his original goals. This significantly complicates the search for a compromise that would end the war in Ukraine.

Abu Dhabi talks: news

On November 10–11, 2026, trilateral talks between representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia on ending the war were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This was the first face-to-face meeting of the three countries’ delegations since February.

The Ukrainian delegation was led by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. It also included Kyrylo Budanov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsya, and Vadym Skibitsky. The United States was represented by Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

During the meetings, the parties discussed the cessation of hostilities, territorial issues, security guarantees, the energy situation, shipping in the Black Sea, and a possible prisoner exchange. The Russian side also raised territorial issues, but Ukraine insisted that such matters should be resolved at the presidential level.

The first day of negotiations lasted approximately four and a half hours, the second round less than two hours . No specific agreements on ending the war were announced following the meetings.

(C)UNIAN 2026