Ukraine struggle reside updates: Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in new support as Kremlin says Trump envoy to fulfill Putin

Jonathan Beale
Defence correspondent, reporting from Brussels

Europe’s defence ministers nonetheless see no signal of an finish to the struggle, regardless of US efforts to dealer a ceasefire.

That’s why they’re now taking up the lead from America in offering weapons to Ukraine.

Germany’s Boris Pistorius, who co-chaired the assembly with the UK, stated Russia was nonetheless not inquisitive about peace. New pledges of navy help included drones and air defences.

The UK’s Defence Secretary John Healey stated it amounted to greater than £18bn price of weaponry and would ship a powerful sign to Russia.

Ukraine’s defence minister stated the US was nonetheless offering safety help however acknowledged that Europe was now taking the result in hold the weapons flowing.

The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, did attend the assembly – albeit nearly. He informed allies America appreciated all of the work “you guys” are doing.