Vladimir Putin has issued a crushing update on the Russia-Ukraine war peace talks with Donald Trump, as the Kremlin said it is putting discussions "on pause"

BRUSSELS (AP) — Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO has focused on trying to deter an attack on its own territory and avoid all-out war with nuclear armed Russia. Now the time has come for NATO to defend itself, and European allies might have to do it alone, experts and leaders say.

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

The incursion of a significant number of Russian drones into Poland is a dramatic and unsettling escalation of the war in Ukraine.

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.

Hooligans from groups that fought England fans at their Euro 2016 match against Russia in Marseille are now reportedly participating in Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine

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.