Russian losses explained: retired general says one-third of ground forces reduced
The expert adds that Russia is not running out of will to continue fighting.
The expert adds that Russia is not running out of will to continue fighting.
Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters are holding out under heavy fire at the facility.
The historic shift comes after more than 200 years of military non-alignment in the Nordic country.
The Ministry of Defence also said Russia is "unlikely to dramatically accelerate its rate of advance over the next 30 days".
The alliance's deputy secretary-general said Russia's invasion is "losing momentum".
Defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said Ukraine is "entering a new – long-term – phase of the war".
Ukrainian national anthem is more relevant now than ever
A defence expert’s forecast as Russian troop numbers and strategy come under scrutiny
Drone footage released by Ukraine's armed forces appears to show the destruction of multiple Russian military vehicles and a bridge.
A retired military intelligence officer doubts Azov Battalion members will surrender, despite limited resources.
Both Sweden and Finland are signing mutual security assurances with the UK to tackle traditional, hybrid and cyber threats.
About 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trapped at the Azovstal facility since early April.
NATO says about 30 allied aircraft are in the air at any one time along the alliance's eastern flank as the war in Ukraine continues.
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.
Ben Wallace spoke at the National Army Museum on the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow.
The Russian President said the campaign in Ukraine was a timely and necessary move to ward off potential aggression.