NATO defense chiefs were set to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, according to a senior alliance official. The meeting comes as Western countries, aiming to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, explore potential future security guarantees for Kyiv that could contribute to a peace agreement.

Russia failed to achieve any major breakthrough during its advance on the Kharkiv front. NATO is confident that Ukraine can prevail, according to the interview with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.