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

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

Ukraine has agreed with western partners that persistent Russian violations of any future ceasefire agreement would be met by a co-ordinated military response from Europe and the US, according to people briefed on the discussions.

ROUTH SENTENCING: Ryan Routh will be back in federal court today for his sentencing after he was found guilty last year of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in September 2024. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for Routh.

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.

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

KYIV — Ukraine fears it can’t rely on security guarantees from its allies in any potential peace deal, and so must be ready to stand alone as a “steel porcupine” to ensure that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin won’t return for another attack.

Following a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump has reported that the Indian leader is willing to stop buying Russian oil, which he said may help to end Russia's war against Ukraine more quickly.