Nato has once again been forced to scramble fighter jets after the "cruel" Vladimir Putin breached Lithuania's airspace. Lithuanian President Gitana Nauseda confirmed on Thursday night that his nation's airspace was violated by Russian warplanes.

NATO Secretary Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to Russia after its aircrafts and drons were spotted in its airspace in recent weeks, which Russia denies.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin needs to be made aware that any infringement or provocation against a NATO member will have unbearable consequences for him. — Ukrinform.

The Polish foreign minister said he could not guarantee that Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane would not be forced to land.

White House officials say another summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin has been called off. Meantime, NATO says a two-week operation is underway in Europe to complete simulations of nuclear war drills.

NATO boss Mark Rutte has admitted President Donald Trump is the only Western leader who can push Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to visit the United States on 21-22 October to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss the Alliance's backing for Ukraine and Trump's peace efforts . Details: Rutte is travelling to meet Trump on 22 October to discuss issues related to Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte vows to help 'change the calculus' of Russian President Vladimir Putin after President Donald Trump called off a second meeting with him on 'Special Report.'