Negotiations over security guarantees for Ukraine may be nearing a breakthrough. 

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said allied nations are close to locking in a framework that would pave the way for a peace deal with Russia during an appearance on "Fox & Friends First" as talks begin in Paris.

"What we should expect is really a finalization of a couple of agreements. One is the Coalition of the Willing, which is about 50 allied countries, many of them in NATO are going to agree to a certain security framework for Ukraine," he said Tuesday. 

"And so is the United States, both as part of that Coalition of Willing and separately."

This agreement could pave the way for a final peace deal with Russia. 

"We're really very far down the road. This is a great development, and we could be on the cusp of a peace deal," Whitaker added. "While we continue to pray for peace, we're also doing all the hard work to make sure we can sustain that peace."

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The United States will be represented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be absent due to obligations related to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, a move Whitaker called "a big win for the United States of America and the security of the Western Hemisphere."

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Whitaker framed the operation as a piece of a broader deterrence strategy, saying it sends a clear message to U.S. foes.

"Any adversary of the United States should be concerned about what they saw," Whitaker said. 

"It demonstrated capabilities that no other country can execute. And at the same time, it demonstrates that the United States, when the president says something, when we draw a red line, that we're willing to enforce that with our power."

He pointed to Operation Midnight Hammer, a U.S. military strike carried out in June 2025, aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear program, as another instance of Trump backing up his words with action.

"That, to me, is what ensures peace through strength," Whitaker said.

Creating invitations should feel easy, not stressful. Apple's Invites app makes it simple to create free digital invitations with built-in RSVP tools, even if your guests do not use iPhones.

You can design the invite, track responses, and share photos after the event, all from your iPhone. Below is a clear step-by-step guide with exact instructions so you can get it right the first time.

Oh, and if you want more options beyond Apple's Invites app, we also cover the best invitation apps for both iPhone and Android.

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Apple Invites keeps everything in one place. You design the invite, manage RSVPs and share memories without switching apps. You can:

Before you start, confirm these basics. You need:

Guests can view and RSVP without an iCloud+ subscription. The steps in this article were tested on an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 26.2.

First, install the Apple Invites app.

Open the Invites app after installation.

You are now ready to build your invitation.

If you have created invites before, tap the plus icon in the top corner.

Grant photo or camera access if prompted.

Next, fill in the key information.

If you add both a date and a location, the app automatically shows:

You can add several optional features to enhance your invitation.

Add a Tile to bundle photos, playlists or links in one place by tapping Add Tile

Before sending, review everything.

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Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

You stay in control after sending.

Your invitation appears on the app home screen under Upcoming.

Plans change, and edits are allowed.

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If you host a recurring event, such as a book club, save time.

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Apple Invites makes event planning feel simple again. You can create free digital invitations, send them in seconds and track RSVPs without chasing people down. Everything lives in one place, from guest lists to shared photos, which saves time and reduces stress. Best of all, guests do not need an iPhone to respond. That makes Apple Invites practical for real life, not just Apple users. Whether you are planning a birthday, a family dinner, or a casual meetup, this app helps you focus on the event rather than the logistics.

Would you consider replacing paper invites or group texts with Apple Invites, or are you still planning events the old way? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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