Ukraine’s allies have shifted their focus from seeking a victory to trying to put President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the best position to counter Russian advances or negotiate a possible ceasefire, people familiar with the matter said.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his country's support for Ukraine in the war with Russia and said European nations must step up.

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.