Poland and the Baltic states also withdrew from the Ottawa Convention despite pleas from some leaders to maintain decorum in the face of Russian aggression.

NATO needs to increase long-range missiles to confront Russia. Last June, they also raised their defense spending target.

Russia has criticised the planned deployment of longer-range U.S. missiles in Germany as a serious threat to its national security.

NATO members that border Russia are buying US-made HIMARS. One defense minister told BI that the war shows deep strike abilities are needed.

Trump to get Ukraine weapons paid for by NATO, Rubio says pause ‘mischaracterized,’ Hegseth wants to jumpstart U.S. drone acquisition.

The latest Russian barrage comes amid escalating aerial cross-border attacks by Moscow. June saw a new monthly record for the number of long-range drones and missiles launched into Ukraine -- 5,438 drones and 239 missiles -- according to figures published by the Ukrainian air force.