The North Atlantic Alliance believes Russia's calculation is flawed and is convinced that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace. Source: European Pravda reporter, citing NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte before the start of the Alliance's ministerial meeting in Brussels on Tuesday NATO sees no indication that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is preparing for a ceasefire,

Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country needed security guarantees from Nato and more weapons to defend itself before any talks with Russia.

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.