Ukraine security talks may see breakthrough as U.S. NATO ambassador says 50-nation coalition nears agreement on comprehensive framework for peace deal and security guarantees.

The so-called Coalition of the Willing made fresh progress on a framework for NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine during a meeting of Kyiv's allies in Paris, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the agreements were “a signal of how seriously Europe and the entire coalition of the willing are ready to work for real security.”

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said Tuesday that talks between Russia and Ukraine could culminate in a peace deal soon, following months of negotiations. Whitaker said a group of about 50

Drones have turned the front line into a kill zone, and made casualty evacuation extremely difficult and dangerous.

NATO allies in the Coalition of the Willing are planning security guarantees for Ukraine once Russia's war is over.

On troop numbers, Starmer does not give an exact figure, but says this would be determined in accordance with military plans, and then put before the House for a debate and vote. Badenoch says it is "essential" for Nato leaders to meet, including the US, and asks if Starmer will be calling an urgent summit.

President Donald Trump pledges U.S. will "always be there for NATO" while questioning alliance's commitment amid tensions over Greenland push.

A dangerous new flashpoint is erupting in Europe after Russia issued chilling warnings against the United Kingdom and France for pledging to deploy troops on Ukrainian soil following a potential ceasefire.