Direct conflict between Russia and NATO was once unthinkable, but preparations and defense spending have been stepped up in nervous Baltic states.

The Army is overhauling how it fights in combat based on lessons from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where drones have become the dominant weapon on the battlefield.

Hi, this is Tania Myronyshena reporting from Kyiv on day 1,332 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today's top story: Russia shot down its own Su-30SM fighter jet over Crimea while its air defense was trying to intercept Ukrainian drones flying to the occupied peninsula and deep inside Russia overnight,

Ukraine launched a drone strike on Russia’s Orenburg gas plant, damaging parts of it. There was no casualties reported as Moscow claimed to have downed 45 Ukrainian drones .

Hungary's strongman leader Viktor Orbán calls Trump's announcement of a meeting with Putin in his country great news for "peace-loving people."

The EU has offered to use part of a proposed €140bn loan backed by Russia’s frozen assets to buy US weapons for Ukraine, provided Washington keeps supporting Kyiv in defending itself against Russia.

Despite no elections on the horizon, political advertising is gradually ramping up in wartime Ukraine. Walking the streets of Kyiv or scrolling through social media, you'll come across advertisements that resemble those typically seen during election season — with big names and populist slogans.

US Vice President JD Vance has said the war between Russia and Ukraine continues despite months of talks because neither side is currently ready to reach a peace agreement. Details: Vance added that a peace settlement remains possible,