NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense systems put on alert in Poland in response to Russia’s latest overnight drone and missile strikes in Ukraine.

Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.

The US president had hit India with a further 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil, arguing it was funding the war in Ukraine.

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with 653 drones and 51 missiles, injuring eight people as peace talks continue in Florida with Ukrainian officials.

The Associated Press has spoken to more than 30 refugees from Mali who say they witnessed beheadings, rapes and other abuses committed by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russia's direct command that has replaced the notorious Wagner Group.

Family ties may become strained for former South African President Jacob Zuma after his eldest daughter accused her half-sister of deceiving 17 men – half of whom are reportedly relatives – into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Former Marine Robert Gilman receives additional two years in Russian prison after being found guilty of attacking guards, bringing total sentence to 10 years.

The prime target of the attacks was the industrial city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine, where some energy infrastructure was attacked, officials said.