August 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Joseph Holstead provided the following readout:
Chiefs of Defense from Finland, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States, and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, met August 19-20 in Washington, DC.
The Chiefs of Defense developed military options to support negotiations to bring a lasting peace to Europe. These options will be presented to each nation’s respective national security advisors for appropriate consideration in ongoing diplomatic efforts. Planning and communication will continue as negotiations evolve.