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

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.

The delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were joined in the United Arab Emirates by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using more than 70 missiles and 450 drones, Zelenskyy said, one day before peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi.

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.