Overview

• On an unannounced visit to Kyiv, NATO chief Mark Rutte urged “robust security guarantees” and said work is underway to ensure Ukraine faces talks with clear backing.
• At a White House summit, President Donald Trump voiced readiness for the U.S. to join such commitments, yet their scope and providers remain unclear and allies differ on an immediate ceasefire.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated no leaders’ meeting is scheduled, saying President Vladimir Putin would only sit down with Volodymyr Zelensky once a detailed agenda is prepared.
• Active combat continues, with Zelensky reporting Russian cruise missiles struck a U.S.-linked electronics factory in western Ukraine.
• Trump has floated possible air support while ruling out U.S. ground troops, and Pentagon discussions point to a minimal American role with Europe expected to carry most of the load.