Russia has reportedly put forward a series of demands during unofficial talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, including Finland's withdrawal from NATO.
Axar.az informs according to the German newspaper Bild, the unofficial proposal, allegedly prepared by Russian negotiators and presented to European representatives in Abu Dhabi, envisages not only ending the war in Ukraine but also establishing a new security architecture in Europe.
According to the publication, Moscow allegedly demanded that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania prohibit the deployment of NATO military bases on their territories, while Finland would be required to leave the North Atlantic Alliance and return to its previous status.
In addition, Russia is reportedly insisting on Ukraine's permanent neutrality and its refusal to join military blocs or become a member of NATO.
At the same time, the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union (EU) would remain open.
Under the proposal, Russia would retain control over the territories already under its control and gain full control of Donbas.
In particular, Ukraine would be required to relinquish the remaining territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions that are still under its control.
The Russian plan reportedly envisages the demilitarization of Odesa and Mykolaiv, two important Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, as well as a ban on their use as naval bases.
In addition, separate agreements are proposed to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Black and Baltic seas.
Russia reportedly proposes withdrawing nuclear weapons from Belarus
According to Bild, in exchange for the fulfillment of these demands, the Russian side is reportedly offering to withdraw its nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus and refrain from deploying intermediate-range missiles on the country's territory.
The proposal also envisages the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria, provided that Moldova does not join any military blocs.
At the same time, the newspaper notes that the document contains no similar proposals for reducing Russia's military capabilities in the Kaliningrad region.
The alleged plan also includes provisions concerning Moldova's future state structure.
In particular, it proposes establishing a federal republic comprising mainland Moldova, the unrecognized region of Transnistria (which unilaterally declared independence from Moldova) and Gagauzia.
Furthermore, if Moldova joins the EU, Transnistria and Gagauzia would reportedly be granted the right to hold independence referendums.