Ordnance disposal experts Tuesday morning defused and removed a World War II explosive found near the tracks at Kaiserslautern’s main train station earlier in the day.

After nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign against Russia’s invasion, many Ukrainians long for an end to the war — but now fear it could come on unfavorable terms.

The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to come up with a strategy for their own security.

The U.S. has asked European nations to spell out what security guarantees they’re willing to provide Ukraine to ensure a lasting peace settlement and how allies should react if any troops they deploy were attacked by Russia.

Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries’ top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, officials said Monday. The moves have sent Kyiv and key allies scrambling to ensure a seat at the table amid concerns that Washington and Moscow could press ahead with a deal that won’t be favorable to them.

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President Donald Trump said he’s open to allowing Europe to buy U.S.-made weapons to give to Ukraine.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials. It wasn’t immediately clear if any Ukrainians would take part in the talks. A Ukrainian delegation is in Saudi Arabia to pave the way for a possible visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman arrived at a U.S. naval base in Greece for repairs following last week’s collision near the Suez Canal, the Navy said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he rejected a U.S. draft agreement that would give Washington access to critical minerals in the war-battered nation because it didn’t offer investments and sufficient protections. The sides continue to negotiate.