Overview

• EU defense and foreign ministers in Copenhagen are shaping a framework to secure Ukraine through a coalition of willing states rather than formal NATO or EU commitments.
• France and the United Kingdom have declared readiness to send troops to help secure a ceasefire or peace, while most other European governments have not committed pending clarity on roles and deployment locations.
• President Donald Trump signaled willingness in principle for the United States to participate in guarantees but offered no specifics, and a CNN-reported claim from a Trump adviser described possible “Article 5‑like” protection.
• European ministers are weighing expanded weapons deliveries to strengthen Ukraine’s position, including buying U.S. arms for transfer to Kyiv to help keep Washington engaged.
• A policy rift persists over calls for an immediate ceasefire, with Trump dismissing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s push by saying negotiations can proceed while fighting continues.