NATO’s Mark Rutte took a dig at Russia’s Vladimir Putin for dressing in military fatigues “like a soldier at the front” while not on the front lines. Rutte spoke at a NATO meeting on Russia-Ukraine peace talks a day after Putin said he's ready for a war with Europe if needed. | Al Jazeera English

Pakistan’s armed forces are delivering a strong and coordinated response to Indian airstrikes, according to security sources. Initial reports suggest that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully shot down two enemy aircraft in response to the cross-border aggression, sources informed. #etribune | Express Tribune