A member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has warned that the war between Russia and Ukraine is slowly making it's way closer to the borders of their nation.

NATO plans to gather countries that own Patriot missile systems to support Ukraine. The meeting is expected to take place next week, according to a Reuters journalist, Clauda Tanios. Allied nations are preparing for a key meeting focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.

France and Italy, key NATO members, have reportedly opted out of a new initiative where NATO would purchase U.S. advanced weapons, including air defence systems, for Ukraine. This plan was unveiled on July 14,

President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.

Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

The Pentagon and U.S. military officials in Europe are working with NATO members to ship more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and release more munitions that were briefly halted.

Ukraine's new "Horoshok," or pea, round breaks into pellets mid-air, allowing soldiers to shoot down drones using their existing rifles.

President Donald Trump has softened his stance on NATO. He once called the Western alliance "obsolete." Now, he says, it's the "opposite of that."