Some NATO countries worry using any version of the term “Article 5” for Ukraine defense could weaken its deterrence.

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using more than 70 missiles and 450 drones, Zelenskyy said, one day before peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi.

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

Ukraine said it had used its FP-5 missile, known as the Flamingo, during a series of strikes on the Russian facility.

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Late last year, Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, although no final deal has been concluded.

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

KYIV — Ukraine fears it can’t rely on security guarantees from its allies in any potential peace deal, and so must be ready to stand alone as a “steel porcupine” to ensure that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin won’t return for another attack.