Axios: US asked Russia to present a security agreement with Europe

The American authorities have called on Russia to present a new initiative regarding a potential security agreement with Europe.

This was reported by the Axios portal, citing sources.

The publication’s interlocutors clarify that the document should outline steps to reduce tensions in Russian-European relations. The sources believe that the US is likely ready to consider Russia’s proposal for such an agreement, which would limit NATO expansion and reduce its military presence in Eastern European countries.

According to them, such an initiative could be adopted as part of broader agreements on a settlement in Ukraine. The publication states that the document should reflect not only Russia’s concerns and demands but also outline “symmetrical steps” that Russia is willing to take in the de-escalation process.

The article also emphasizes that European authorities express serious distrust of this Washington approach. In addition, according to Axios, the American side advocates for Russia to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of negotiations on settling the Ukrainian conflict.

Recall that on November 11, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation at the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Vladimir Medinsky, said that the main goal of the negotiations is to create a new security system in Europe. He stressed that Russia will be satisfied with the negotiations when peace is concluded on its terms.