NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.









Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Ukraine’s long-range strikes hit targets in Russia, where anxiety is rising.
Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities causing long queues for fuel across the country.
Putin wobbles as Russia’s top brass stays mum on Kyiv’s long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue.
Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas.

Ukraine strike hits Belgorod, causing fire and power outages
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of ‘war crime’ and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.
Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.
Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
Dozens also injured as Ukraine’s forces defend against ballistic missiles, drone barrage targeting capital.