NATO reports Ukraine making progress in counteroffensive against Russia.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Stoltenberg reported progress on the battlefield and said that the more land Ukraine gains, the more likely it is that Russian President Putin will agree to peace talks. Biden thanked Stoltenberg for his patience after rescheduling due to a root canal procedure. The leaders discussed the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius, where they plan to reaffirm their commitment to Article 5 and to defend every inch of NATO territory. They also anticipate a robust package of support for Ukraine and the potential addition of Sweden as the next member of the alliance.