NATO brands Russia the biggest 'direct threat' to Western security, as it eyes off 'serious challenges' posed by China

World leaders have been meeting in Spain, with conversations centred around the Kremlin's invasion, and Beijing's growing international ambitions. (Reuters: Stefan Rousseau)

NATO, the world's largest and most powerful military alliance, has branded Russia the biggest "direct threat" to Western security after its invasion of Ukraine.

World leaders have been meeting in Spain, with conversations centred around the Kremlin's invasion, and Beijing's growing international ambitions.