Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country needed security guarantees in the absence of NATO membership, warning Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be preparing to go to war against the alliance next year.

As top U.S. officials arrive at the Munich Security Conference, the realities of Russia's momentum, coupled with Washington’s U-turn, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.

Ukraine and key European nations demanded a role in any negotiations to end Russia's war on the country, after President Donald Trump announced they would begin.