The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

US president told top advisers trilateral meeting would take place after leaders of the two countries have met first

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops.

Col Andre Wuestner tells European Nato leaders they would need to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the country for the long term

Ukraine is holding intensive meetings to explore security guarantees from allies

Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles.

With limited military assistance from Western allies, Ukraine has fast become a global center for defense innovation

As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together, Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.

Europe is working together with the US to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a possible peace deal with Russia. Part of the plan is to send a deterrent force with international soldiers.

Euronews breaks down who is paying what — revealing the vast gulf between the economic strain on Ukraine and its allies.