He added that Moscow has received four more documents in addition to Trumpβs original 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Both sides signaled readiness to keep working toward a long-term settlement. Trump also sent his regards and best wishes to Putin via his envoys.
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NATO is reportedly preparing a βPlan Bβ if U.S.-led peace efforts on Ukraine fail, Radio Svoboda reports. Eight alliance diplomats say Europe doubts any deal is possible while Putin insists on Ukraineβs full capitulation. If talks collapse, the fallback is clear: more weapons for Ukraine, stronger economic support, and tougher sanctions against Russia.
Another IRIS-T SLM/SLS air defense system has been delivered by Germany to Ukraineβs Western Air Command. The unit operating it has already proven its effectiveness, taking down 5 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 2 Iskander-Ks, and 2 Shahed drones.
US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner have already met in Moscow with Kremlin envoy Dmitriev. In about 30 minutes, their talks with Putin are set to begin.
NATO is building a secure cloud system to handle Ukraineβs battlefield data, aiming to launch it in January 2026. While the tech is ready, policy hurdles remain around data accreditation and secure access. The system will be government-owned, based on open architecture, and designed to integrate real-time military data across the alliance.
The Netherlands has taken over defense of NATOβs key logistics hub in Rzeszow, eastern Poland, deploying 300 troops, 2 Patriot systems, NASAMS, and anti-drone gear. Part of the NSATU program, the mission runs through June 1, 2026, ensuring secure delivery of aid to Ukraine.
Major General Maik Keller, deputy commander of NATOβs Support and Training Staff in Ukraine, told Welt that an end to the war is "not in sight yet." He credited Ukraineβs continued resistance in part to NATOβs role, especially in coordinating and securing supplies.
Canada has officially joined the EUβs β¬150 billion SAFE defense procurement program, the first non-EU country to do so. The agreement allows Canadian firms to participate in EU-financed defense projects, boosting joint capabilities. Fifteen EU members have included Ukraine support in their spending plans under SAFE.
