The U.K.'s defense minister has called on other Ukrainian allies to move ahead with a joint armed presence in Ukraine to ensure any forthcoming peace agreement with Russia is implemented. The meeting of the self-described “coalition of the willing” comes as Ukraine has accused Russia of stalling on a ceasefire deal and of preparing for a “major military push.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is joining his counterparts virtually at the Brussels meeting amid uncertainty over U.S. support for the coalition's plans. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia today for talks with the Kremlin. Meanwhile, talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials on a minerals-for-security deal are also expected to start today.