US hints at Ukraine NATO path; Moscow demands Cold War-style spheres

Washington signals openness to eventual NATO membership for Ukraine, while a Russian negotiation paper demands spheres of influence reminiscent of the Cold War, with terms harsher than pre-war positions. The divergence widens the gap between stated US policy and Moscow's maximalist goals, complicating any near-term settlement.

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