Armenia has signalled it could quit the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a security bloc seen as Moscow's version of NATO, after a peace treaty with Azerbaijan

Putin mistook Trump’s restraint for weakness. Now, with its allies emboldened and patience exhausted, the United States will kibosh Russia's aggression.

This suggests that Putin really is serious about trying to reestablish the former Soviet Empire. This cannot be allowed. On the other hand, Putin’s regime has shown a willingness to engage in nuclear blackmail, and a cornered Kremlin may not be bluffing.

Vladimir Solovyov says Russia should 'go down the path' of escalation in response to Donald Trump's pledge to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

Europe is holding talks with the United States on how to further increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský,

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up.

The announcement comes less than two weeks after the US paused arms shipments to Ukraine. Donald Trump has become frustrated with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress in peace talks.

The EU will introduce the "toughest sanctions... imposed (on Russia) in the last three years" in coordination with U.S. senators, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a television interview on July 7.