The defense ministers of EU states met in Brussels to discuss the possible deployment of troops for enforcing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Dutch Defense Minister Roderik Plasterk emphasized the importance of understanding the potential mission and goal of any troop deployment: 'What is the potential mission, what will be the objective? What is the mandate? What would we do in various scenarios, such as if there were any escalation involving Russia? It's very important that the United States is on board.' According to AFP information, six coalition countries - the UK, France, and Baltic states - have stated their readiness to provide troops for deployment to Ukraine. Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist noted 'a number of questions that need clarification.' Today, White House special envoy Steve Whitcoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The situation around Ukraine will be discussed.