Security guarantees have been one of Ukraine's main conditions in a peace deal. The country's officials have repeatedly said NATO membership for Ukraine is the best security guarantee Kyiv could have.

Broadcast and cable networks went to special reports on Monday as Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to journalists in the Oval Office in advance of talks of a peace deal to settle Ukraine ‘s war with Russia.

Russia has continued to bomb Ukrainian civilians as peace talks to end the war are ongoing. NBC News’ Richard Engel details Ukrainian reaction to the meetings and what could happen to the people who may have to surrender to Russia.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. could support a European force in Ukraine to maintain a lasting peace in Russia's war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine isn't off the table. President Trump headed into his meeting on Friday with Russia's Putin aiming for a ceasefire but walked away without any deal or specific details on any progress in talks aimed at ending the conflict.

President Donald Trump pledged U.S. support for Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 18 in the Oval Office.