Overview
- National security advisers from about 15 supporting states, the EU and NATO met in Kyiv to work on draft framework documents covering security guarantees and a peace approach, Ukrainian officials said.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff participated in the Kyiv meeting by video, and a follow-up session with senior partners is scheduled to take place in France on Tuesday.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used more than 1,070 guided glide bombs, nearly 1,000 drones and six missiles in the opening days of the year, renewing appeals for stronger air-defense deliveries.
- Local authorities reported at least four people dead and more than 30 injured after a January 2 strike on residential buildings in Kharkiv.
- Zelenskyy said the U.S. has discussed 15-year assurances while Ukraine seeks guarantees lasting decades and has raised possible French and British troop presence, positions Russia rejects.