Peskov Denies That NATO Members Were Asked To Leave The Alliance

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that no demand had been made during the talks in Abu Dhabi for current NATO members to leave the alliance.

“I am not aware of this. No, no such demand was made. This was definitely not discussed,” he said.

Today, citing sources, BILD reported on Moscow’s position on security issues in Europe, which was reportedly presented in Abu Dhabi. Among other things, the publication mentioned Finland leaving NATO.

He also commented on the possible participation of representatives of European institutions in the negotiations.

“If the Europeans have someone who is at least authorized to talk, and if they genuinely want to do so, then, of course, we will be ready to talk to them,” he said.

“Once we understand their real intentions and willingness to contribute to the peace process, we will be able to make a concrete decision on holding a dialogue on a settlement in Ukraine in an expanded format,” Peskov added.