Russian president Vladimir Putin has rebuffed European demands for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire and proposed direct talks with Ukraine on 15 May instead. Mr Putin said Russia was seeking “serious negotiations” aimed at “moving towards a lasting ...

Acting President of Romania Ilie Bolojan has expanded the powers of the military. From now on, the armed forces will be allowed to shoot down drones that are illegally present in the country’s airspace,

But as Vladimir Putin continues his bloody war in Ukraine, many fear that this could become reality within 10 years. The head of the British army said last year that the military has until 2027 to prepare to fight or deter a war, as threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea converge.