War:

Supporting Ukraine's military remains challenging for its allies, especially as Russia has targeted Kyiv's industrial capabilities to undermine its resistance over two years.

On Thursday that the eastern Ukrainian town of Krinki had been taken following fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the area.

Critics of the 'european army' consider the idea nonsensical, arguing that one cannot merge national forces with their own histories.

This was announced by NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (SACEUR), U.S. General Christopher Cavoli.