Russia Launches Massive Drone, Missile Assault Near NATO Borders

NATO has been placed on high alert following massive Russian aerial assaults on western Ukraine near the Polish border, involving hundreds of drones and missiles launched by nuclear-capable Russian bombers. This escalation has raised fears of a miscalculation that could trigger NATO's Article 5 collective defense response. President Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum for Russia to agree to a ceasefire, threatening 100 percent economic sanctions on nations trading with Russia, while also securing a deal with NATO to supply weapons to Ukraine. Kremlin officials, including spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, maintain that Russia's war aims remain unchanged despite these threats and emphasize a long, complex peace process requiring Ukraine to recognize Russian territorial claims and dismantle Western weapons. Concurrently, top Russian military officials have urged large-scale troop mobilization in response to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, framing the situation as a new phase of global warfare. Meanwhile, Russia has rejected European efforts to reimpose sanctions on Iran, warning that such moves risk further conflict and offering to mediate diplomatic talks between Iran and the U.S.