The European Union has a proposal for how to turn Russian frozen assets into a giant loan for Ukraine. If it fails, it could further weaken Europe’s global image.

European leaders are hoping to bolster the controversial plan, which Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was forcing his country to choose between "dignity" and a "key partner."

Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is a cheaper prospect for Europe than giving into the Kremlin’s concessions, according to a new study titled “Europe’s Choice” out of Norway. Funding Ukraine’s war effort over four years will cost European governments between $606 and $972 billion,

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

Russian drones have struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy. Officials say the attack comes during ongoing U.S. peace efforts and as long-range Ukrainian strikes reportedly are targeting a Russian port and oil refinery.

Europe faces "civilizational erasure" and must change to remain a reliable US ally, National Security Strategy posted by White House website says.

The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."

Several top Ukrainian officials were expected to be in Brussels on Wednesday for meetings with European national security advisers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.