Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.

NATO Deputy-General Secretary Mircea Geoana says there is “no risk” that alliance member Romania will be dragged into a war following the recent discovery of drone fragments on its territory near the border with war-torn Ukraine.

NATO says Russia is preparing for a long war so the alliance must get ready to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Finland’s government has declared a “new era” is underway as it inches closer to seeking NATO membership.

At the Academy Awards in Los Angles Sunday night, attendees expressed support for Ukraine by going silent for 30 seconds.

NATO's deputy general secretary has said in an interview with The Associated Press that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s month-old “barbaric war” against Ukraine is a war he cannot win.

The northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv has been holding out against Russian forces since the early days of the invasion.