Overview
- National security advisers from roughly 15 to 18 partner countries, the EU and NATO met in Kyiv to work on framework documents covering security guarantees and a pathway to a peace plan.
- The United States did not join in person, with President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff participating by video as Washington remains outside the UK–France-led coalition.
- Ukrainian officials say a staff-level session in Paris on Tuesday will refine country contributions and next steps tied to the proposed guarantees.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported about 2,000 Russian air attacks since New Year, urged more air-defense support, and noted a January 2 strike in Kharkiv that hit residential buildings and injured more than 30 people.
- President Trump said he does not believe Ukraine targeted Putin's residence, aligning with CIA assessments, while Zelenskyy pressed partners for long-term assurances, including potential French and British troop presence and guarantees lasting 30 to 50 years.