Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “pathological fixation” on preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, a direct Russian attack on the alliance is highly unlikely. -The war in Ukraine has exposed the Russian military’s significant weaknesses and its limited ability to project power,

Kyiv was the main target of an hourslong assault that killed at least two people, officials said. The barrage came hours before the top American and Russian diplomats met.

Latest news and live updates as Marco Rubio meet with Russian foreign minister amid tensions over Ukraine and Trump releases tariff letters to trading partners.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order instructing the Ministry of Internal Affairs to create a "Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen" by June 30, 2026, according to Russian sources. The system is intended to collect data on foreign nationals and stateless persons entering or leaving Russia,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the start of the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference, is urging politicians and businesses to boost investments in defence, warning Russian President Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace.

President Donald Trump blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, saying Russia's war with Ukraine should end soon because too many people have died.

Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses by launching major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones.