Fighter jets from NATO nations took to the skies, following long-range Russian missile strikes on Ukraine overnight.

The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.

Russian attacks on major Ukrainian cities killed at least 10 people on Monday, hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was expected to press his case in Washington against a quick deal to end Moscow's war.

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine on the night of 18-19 August using five Iskander-M ballistic missiles, five Kh-101 cruise missiles, and 270 Shahed attack UAVs along with decoy drones. Source: Air Force on Telegram Details: It was reported that starting from 20:00 on 18 August,

Key Points and Summary: Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of Su-34 “4++ generation” fighter-bombers to its Aerospace Forces, continuing an accelerated production schedule.

Italian Air Force F-35As were dispatched to intercept Russian aircraft in its first Baltic Air Policing mission since taking over from the Romanian Air Force.

Russia has increased production of its Su-34s—and has repeatedly touted the deliveries of additional aircraft to its Air Force.

President Trump spoke with reporters while aboard Air Force One ahead of his summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, doubling down that there will be "very severe" consequences for Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine.

The Five’ co-hosts discuss Bret Baier's interview with President Donald Trump on Air Force One ahead of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

The Kremlin shared a video shot inside Putin’s presidential aircraft during the return flight to Russia after the Anchorage meeting. On Aug. 15, 2025,