- Russia’s demands similar to earlier terms presented to US, say sources
- Demands include no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine
- Unclear if Putin will engage seriously in peace talks
- Biden administration discussed demands prior to Ukraine invasion
Nothing about EU membership. Another reason to keep operating towards slowly but surely defining a joint defense and border enforcement strategy. Then let Ukraine in, if it leaves up to democratic standards and Rule of Law.
I think NATO membership is not something most European states are seeing as something to support for Ukraine.