The Latest Breaking News from NATO

China offers 12-point proposal to end war

The West reacted with skepticism to China's proposal on Friday - the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - for a ceasefire, with NATO saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator.

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that the only way for Moscow to ensure a lasting peace with Ukraine was to push back the borders of hostile states as far as possible, even if that meant the frontiers of NATO member Poland.

The NATO military alliance is affirming its commitment to stand by Ukraine and help it defeat Russia on the first anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion

One year into Russia’s assault on Ukraine, a few things are clear. Ukraine remains highly motivated, punching well above its weight against a far bigger and more experienced foe. The Russian military, meanwhile, has underperformed to nearly the same degree, though it continues to muster bodies and ammunition to throw…

Ben Wallace said backfilling allies with the UK’s jets to free up their own would be a quicker way to bolster Kyiv’s defences.

Europe has shown solidarity with Zelenskyy’s forces, but beneath the surface, divisions persist, say analysts.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the government has been "very clear" that it will not be providing Typhoons to Ukraine due to training requirements, but said it is prepared to "backfill" for allies who donate Russian or Soviet jets

Thousands of civilians and soldiers have died in the conflict since Putin launched his invasion on February 24, 2022