RUSSIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin described the possibility of his country launching an attack on a Nato member as “sheer nonsense” today. 

But the Russian leader also warned any Western air base hosting the US-made F-16 fighter jets that are due for deployment in Ukraine would be a “legitimate target” for the Kremlin’s forces.

PALESTINE: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced the formation of a new Cabinet under new Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.