Some NATO countries worry using any version of the term “Article 5” for Ukraine defense could weaken its deterrence.

Moscow's latest overnight barrage came amid temperatures as low as -14 F.

Late last year, Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, although no final deal has been concluded.

A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.

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Brussels — European Union ambassadors on Wednesday approved details of a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, an initiative agreed by EU leaders in December to meet most of Kyiv's financial needs in 2026-2027 and keep up its fight against Russia's invasion. The ambassadors reached the agreement at a closed-door meeting in Brussels, diplomats said.