Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 11:17 AM

Top military chiefs from the United States and several European countries met in Washington this week to prepare plans for providing security guarantees to Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. According to officials, the military leaders developed options that were presented to national security advisers for review, marking a critical step in shaping future support for Kyiv's defense needs.

The Pentagon confirmed that US and European planners had finalized proposals for "appropriate consideration" by allied advisers. The chiefs of defense from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and Ukraine participated in the discussions. The meeting followed US Pres...