Putin declares Western troops in Ukraine “legitimate targets,” after Russian missile kills unarmed Danish mission
Even as Europe plans deployment, the Russian dictator insists any peace must protect Moscow, not just Ukraine.
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26 countries commit to peacekeeping force in Ukraine after ceasefire
Coalition of the Willing nations agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, coordinating military support and long-term defense planning in the event of a ceasefire.
Western partners ready to give Ukraine long-ranged missiles
Kyiv will gain additional long-range weaponry to disrupt Russian supply lines and strengthen its operational reach.
FT: Europe splits into three camps over postwar Ukraine troop commitments
FT reports that UK is ready to deploy, Italy refuses, and Germany remains undecided before today's summit.
Trump doubts on near-term Putin-Zelenskyy meeting despite his previous optimism to end war quickly
The US president once again compared Russo-Ukrainian war to playground children who "have to fight for a little bit before you can get them to stop."
China denies media reports of willingness to join Ukraine peacekeeping forces
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that "China's position on the Ukrainian crisis is consistent and clear."
Coalition of the willing: 10 countries ready to send forces to Ukraine after ceasefire. French and British leading.
Meanwhile, the US under Trump ruled out US ground troops for Ukraine, offering instead air support.
Europe ditched Ukraine troop plan 4 days ago — now it’s back after US security promise
Trump’s Article 5-style pledge, reportedly agreed in Alaska talks with Putin, revived plans for a multinational force in Ukraine.
Macron warns lessons of 30 years are clear — Russia cannot be trusted to keep promises
After the Alaska talks ended without a deal, the French president stresses that any peace must rest on unwavering guarantees for Ukraine.
France to train more Ukrainian pilots on Mirage fighter jets, capable of carrying missiles that destroy Russian command posts
Armed with 2,900-pound SCALP-EGs, Ukraine aims to shatter Russia’s coordination hubs deep behind the frontlines, due to expanded Franco-Ukrainian air cooperation.
Ukraine Rome Conference delivers concrete military support to Kyiv: Thousands of British air defense missiles, defense production in US, and interceptor drones
While Russia floods the skies with terror drones, Kyiv secures cutting-edge air defense and production deals in Italy.
UK is ready for Ukraine peacekeeping mission—if there’s ever peace to keep
British troops would help enforce an agreement that remains out of reach.
Russia shields Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine’s president calls Moscow’s alignment with Tehran and Pyongyang a dangerous signal of rising global threats.
Czechia unveils its largest ammo push yet to sustain Ukraine’s fight through 2026
Eighteen nations, one initiative, and millions of ammunition rounds.
Europe offers Ukraine postwar shield—but Washington refuses to help raise it
Plans for a Western coalition to deter future Russian aggression stall as Trump’s White House declines to back Europe's security guarantees,
Former NATO chief: European leaders spend too much time on discussions instead of action for Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said preparations for European force deployment after a potential Ukraine ceasefire are advancing too slowly and that Russia now invests more in defense than all European countries combined.
Neutral Austria signals openness to Ukraine peacekeeping role, but gives no certainty
"I do not rule out that we would participate in peacekeeping in Ukraine, should it come to that," said Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner.
“Still no troops, no Taurus, no air defense for Ukraine”: Former Lithuanian minister torches Europe’s coalition of the willing
Gabrielius Landsbergis says Europe’s grand coalition is failing Ukraine where it counts.
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha meets Rubio, Graham in Antalya ahead of Kyiv-Moscow talks
Sybiha reportedly presented Ukraine’s peace plan to US officials, emphasizing the need for Russian reciprocity.
Police arrest 21-year-old man for targeting Ukraine’s ally Starmer in series of London arson attacks
The arrest follows three separate fire incidents targeting properties connected to Starmer, who has positioned the UK as a key member of the "coalition of the willing" supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.