Putin decree makes waves – experts see preparation for “large-scale war against NATO”. Meanwhile, Kiev's troops are coming under increasing pressure due to a lack of ammunition.

With the addition of Sweden, NATO grows to 32 states: Hungary agreed to join on Monday. On the same day, Kremlin leader Putin signed two decrees and reorganized the military structure in Russia. In 2022, Moscow held sham referendums in Ukraine and annexed the four regions - like the Crimean peninsula in 2014 - in violation of international law.