European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272

Practical security guarantees developed with Europe's participation praised by Ukraine's President ahead of meeting with U.S. President.

European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272

Presidents, PMs and heads of Nato and European Commission to accompany Ukraine’s leader at White House

Ukrainian president ready for bilateral meeting with Putin; Russian attacks continue with Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia among targets. What we know on day 1,273

President Donald Trump says the U.S. could support a European force in Ukraine to maintain a lasting peace in Russia's war.

US president says arrangements being made for bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy and that US will help guarantee Ukraine’s security if a deal is reached

Trump, who has ruled out NATO security for Ukraine, sees US role in Kyiv’s security along with Europe

As western leaders meet, questions remain about the steps they could take to prevent any future Russian aggression

The US President has directed his team to come up with a framework for these security guarantees, White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said

There are inherent contradictions in the idea of the guarantees meant to prevent Russia from attacking Ukraine again.

Ukraine and its European allies have been buoyed by Trump’s pledge to help protect the country under any deal to end Russia’s war.

No confirmation from Kremlin that meeting will go ahead; Trump suggests US air power might enforce security guarantee. What we know on day 1,274