The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

As tensions escalate over the future of Ukraine's defence, Russian officials have slammed French President Emmanuel Macron’s stark warnings about Moscow’s threat to Europe.

These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Reduced US military support is a huge blow to Ukraine and Europe, and an affront to historic allies, whose warriors mingled blood on the battlefields for America

THE Scottish Tories have claimed that Stephen Flynn’s calls for Donald Trump’s state visit invition to be rescinded are “sowing division to…

Ukrainians are alarmed and apprehensive about a U.S. decision to pause military aid critical to their fight against Russia’s invasion, as a rift deepens between Kyiv and Washington

COMMENT: Long-range US Patriot missiles protect Volodymyr Zelensky’s offices. They guard Ukraine’s handful of functioning airfields. In a few days, Russia will have the strategic advantage if Trump doesn’t change his mind on military aid ban, warns World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

COMMENT: By denying military aid, the US president has sent a strong signal of support to the Kremlin, dealt a hammer blow to Volodymyr Zelensky’s hopes, and fired a warning shot at former European allies – and there could be much more to come, says Mark Almond

Kremlin suggests US aid halt to Ukraine could promote peace talks, while Russia's ceasefire stance remains uncertain.

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit