Poland scrambled fighter jets and put air defense and radar reconnaissance systems on "the highest state of readiness" following long-range Russian attacks.

The leaked American ceasefire proposal would end sanctions on Russia, freeze the front line and see America formally recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The intelligence officer, based in Kyiv, does not hide his disdain.

President Trump’s inability to halt the war in Ukraine after promising to do so quickly has left him increasingly frustrated. The question now is whether he is willing to press Moscow for concessions to get a deal.