Die Welt15 minutes agoPolitics3 min readGermany

“NATO is like a sore tooth” – Moscow wants to realign European defense

Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman sharply criticizes the alliance, while the Ukrainian president warns against a reorganization of European security.

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Russia's Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claims that Europe would be safer without NATO and sharply criticizes the alliance.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected talks about a European security architecture with Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that America and Russia want to change Europe's security order and advocates EU and NATO membership as the only real security.

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Why It Matters

The article reports on Russian Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's criticism of NATO, which she describes as Europe's weakened immune system. Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected talks about a European security architecture with Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky warns against a reorganization of European security by America and Russia and advocates EU and NATO membership as the only real security.

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Tensions between Russia and NATO over the European security architecture will continue to grow.
Likely · Within weeks
Zelensky will let Ukrainians vote on security guarantees and possible territorial renunciations.
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

What concrete steps is Russia planning to reshape the European security structure?
Will Ukraine actually accept NATO membership without giving up territory?
How will the US further expand the mediation role between Russia and Ukraine?