The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.

Russia struck the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight, leaving a thick column of smoke hovering over the city in an attack that the local mayor called a sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace.

Russia has increased production of its Su-34s—and has repeatedly touted the deliveries of additional aircraft to its Air Force.

President Trump spoke with reporters while aboard Air Force One ahead of his summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, doubling down that there will be "very severe" consequences for Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine.

However, President Trump rules out putting U.S. troops on the ground if a deal is reached with Moscow to halt the war.

Russia has sought to free itself from intermediate-ranged ballistic missile restrictions, causing consternation in the West.

Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, with the Sumy region bearing the brunt as strikes left at least 14 people injured, officials said. View on euronews