A law has come into effect in Romania that allows its armed forces to down unmanned aerial vehicles unlawfully breaching its airspace, as the NATO member acts to tackle a growing number of Russian drones landing on its shores.

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had spoken by telephone to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and that they had discussed joint steps and the need to put pressure on Russia to secure "a just peace".

Ukraine and its allies are worried following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After a phone call Monday between Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Trump appears to be walking away from negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

“Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, shortly after we all together win the presidency, we will have the horrible war between Russia and Ukraine settled. It will be settled. The war is going to be settled. I’ll get them both. I know Zelensky, I know Putin. It’ll be done within 24 hours, you watch.”

With help from Felicia Schwartz, Veronika Melkozerova, Joe Gould and Daniel Lippman President DONALD TRUMP and his top aides have threatened to walk away from efforts to broker peace in Ukraine as attempts to break the logjam with Russia fall short.