President Donald Trump’s attempts to give peace a chance with Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to be going predictably poorly.

With diplomatic efforts stalling, the US and EU turn again to sanctions as Russian drone strikes on Poland risk dramatically escalating conflict

From the Baltic to the Barents sea, Russian and Belarusian troops, tanks and aircraft are massing in battle formation. On the Nato side of the border, Poland has deployed 40,000 troops in readiness to repel a Russian attack.

Oscar winner met Russian president for the first time in 2001 at the Moscow Film Festival premiere of his film ‘The Pledge’

The star recalled that the topic of conversation was fatherhood. Penn shares daughter Dylan, 34, and son Hopper, 32, with his ex-wife Robin Wright. Putin has at least two daughters, though it is unclear if he is the father of any additional children.

Poland confirmed that more than 10 Russian drones had crossed into its airspace overnight, forcing the temporary closure of Warsaw's main airport and prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble in support of Poland's military.

Vladimir Putin has deployed strategic nuclear bombers as the UN warns the world is 'staring into the abyss of a Third World War' - and the UK prepares to help fortify Nato 's eastern front against Russian attack.

President Trump attempted to give Vladimir Putin another pass after Russia sent drones deep into Polish territory. The incident comes a week after Donald Trump met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House.