The U.S. has pivoted policy to focus more northward. In 2018, it resuscitated the U.S. Navy's Second Fleet to counter Russia, including in the Arctic, closely linked with the establishment of NATO's newest command, the Virginia -headquartered Joint Force Command Norfolk.

Russia said Wednesday attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without Moscow's participation were a "road to nowhere," and that much diplomatic work needs to be done before Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are ever in the same room.

NATO defense chiefs have discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine to help end Russia's three-year war.

"This latest strike against our energy security is outrageous and unacceptable!" Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó posted to X on Monday morning.

Moscow launched another deadly attack on a Ukrainian city less than 50 miles from the border with Poland - forcing NATO to scramble fighter jets in a bid to protect the country's airspace

Zelenskyy pointed to the strikes as evidence for the speed at which increased pressure on Russia and a peaceful resolution is needed. | ITV National News

Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

The Kremlin’s goal is to destabilize Europe, and attacks on infrastructure are a preferred weapon, a new report said.