Poland and the Baltic states also withdrew from the Ottawa Convention despite pleas from some leaders to maintain decorum in the face of Russian aggression.

In one of the most intense aerial assaults seen in recent months, Russia launched a record-breaking attack on Ukraine during the night, using hundreds of drones and powerful missiles. This massive offensive set off alarms in neighboring NATO countries,

NATO jets were scrambled today in response to what has been Russia's most severe bombardment of Western Ukraine to date. An estimated 20 to 30 missiles and around 700 drones were launched overnight, resulting in the fatalities of two civilians and injuries to 18 more in Chernivtsi,