It’s not the result Vladimir Putin would have wanted. Jens Stoltenberg, Nato’s secretary-general, said the alliance is considering sending new battlegroups to member states in south-east Europe after talks with defence ministers on Moscow’s failure to de-escalate tensions on the Ukrainian border. He added that Nato was still “prepared for dialogue”.
Middle East crisis accelerates on multiple fronts
Massive airstrikes are pounding Beirut, the Ayatollah stands defiant in Iran, and missiles are flying towards Israel from every direction as the region spirals towards a greater war.
