NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove (Ret.) sharply criticized the idea that Ukraine might concede territory to Russia under a U.S.-backed peace plan. Breedlove said Vladimir Putin has been “very clear” about his intentions for Ukraine and “the larger Eastern Europe,

N ATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has moved to clarify that Moscow cannot dictate the alliance’s enlargement decisions, as debate continues over Ukraine’s long-term security. His comments followed renewed diplomatic efforts surrounding a U.S. peace proposal that initially appeared to mirror Russian demands.

Estonia is warily watching Russia and learning from Ukraine. It is now pursuing six more HIMARS, saying deep strike abilities are key.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warns that intelligence shows Russia may attack NATO by 2029, citing Moscow's military buildup and economic shift toward war.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says a US peace proposal has helped bring Kyiv and Washington closer together on the way toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, Europe's biggest and deadliest conflict since World War II.

Estonia will buy six new U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Systems (HIMARS) as European members of NATO rush to build up their military arsenals, including stocks of artillery systems used by Ukrainian soldiers against Russian forces.

Momentum appeared to be growing for a deal after Trump’s team held talks in Geneva over the weekend with Ukrainian and European leaders.