**US-Russia Talks: Moscow Demands NATO Withdrawal**
The US and Russia held talks in Saudi Arabia. Moscow wants the US to remove NATO forces from Eastern Europe, but the US rejected this demand.
**Concerns Over Trump’s Plans**
There are worries that President Donald Trump might make concessions to Russia to secure a deal. French and British leaders will visit Washington next week to advise against it.
**Eastern European Fears**
Official say they’re worried about what’s happening in these talks. A Romanian official said the US-Russia dialogue could lead to “a new Yalta,” referring to a conference where Europe was divided into spheres of influence after World War II.
**Russia Claims NATO Threatens It**
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that NATO is expanding towards Russia and posing a threat. Moscow has used Ukraine‘s potential entry into NATO as an excuse for invading the country.
**Ukraine Wants NATO Membership**
Kyiv believes joining NATO would give it security guarantees and prevent future invasions.
**Ukraine Excluded from Talks**
Ukraine was not invited to the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, sparking concerns. The US said the discussions were constructive, but no concrete decisions were made.
**Concessions Concerns**
The US rejected Moscow’s demand, but worries remain about what concessions Trump might make to secure a deal with Russia.