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

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.

However, President Trump rules out putting U.S. troops on the ground if a deal is reached with Moscow to halt the war.

Russia has sought to free itself from intermediate-ranged ballistic missile restrictions, causing consternation in the West.

There are too many drones and only so many frequencies. Friendly jamming happens, sometimes as an accident, sometimes in panic.

As international efforts to kickstart Russia-Ukraine peace talks continue, increasing numbers of Ukrainian residents living near the front lines are fleeing to safety to escape ongoing Russian drone attacks.