The UK said a Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht just outside of its territorial waters, in an attempt to prevent a possible collision.

The US is asking Europe to designate more of its military hardware for a NATO crisis, pressing the continent to fill gaps as Washington withdraws assets from the alliance.

The UK will be forced to “dial back” operations, exercises and training for its armed forces, Britain’s top uniformed military official said, underscoring the fallout from the budget battle that prompted the defense secretary to quit last week.