Satellite images show Moscow is militarising the North African country and recruiting drone operators, raising concerns for Europe's southern flank.
Moscow wants Alliance presence rolled back to 1997 levels, before Poland joined, according to diplomatic sources cited by British newspaper.
The US First Lady brokered a pause in fighting around Oleshky, a Dnipro city where residents face a humanitarian catastrophe with no escape route.
Ukraine's president reveals nearly a quarter of the country's pre-war population has left as he pushes for robust security guarantees.
The Kremlin confirms shipment of diesel to America as Trump lifts sanctions, drawing bipartisan criticism and concern from Ukraine and the EU.
Move allows Kyiv to buy weapons and ammunition through alliance framework as relations with Washington deteriorate under Trump administration.
Moscow says new round of negotiations could take place in Abu Dhabi in November following discussions with Trump's special envoy.
Norwegian and Finnish leaders host critical talks as Washington denies withholding intelligence from Kyiv, and relations between Ukraine and the US reach a low point.
Ukrainian officials report casualties in attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv regions, while US defence secretary delays approval of Patriot missiles transfer.
The US president suspended major economic penalties against Moscow just two days before implementation, drawing criticism from Ukraine and lawmakers.
