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Timeline: Week 18 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 18 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2022

NATO chief avows need to defend alliance territory in ‘a more dangerous world’

An unstable world could get even more dangerous if NATO does not remain strong and united, the head of the alliance said Thursday at the end of a summit where Western leaders labeled Russia “a direct threat” to the security of their nations.

France 24 · Jun 30, 2022

Why the west risks condemning Ukraine to slow strangulation

Before war fatigue sets in further, a rethink needed to avoid a years-long conflict

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022

Estonia PM set to regain majority in parliament

Estonian conservative opposition party Isamaa said on Saturday it would seek to join the Baltic country's government, putting Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her liberal Reform Party on track to regain a parliamentary majority.

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

Estonian PM trolls Boris Johnson after snub on Downing Street doorstep

BORIS Johnson had some prime ministerial duties to fulfil on Monday. Despite all the big talk of getting on with the job, he chose to ignore them.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022

Johnson does not greet Estonian counterpart outside Number 10 to avoid media

Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not come outside to greet Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in a marked break from protocol.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Boris Johnson sat through Platinum Jubilee parade knowing he faced leadership vote the next day

Prime minister was in front of cameras for several hours, just yards away from royals and Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

European unity on Ukraine growing more difficult, says Estonian PM

Kaja Kallas warns pain of sanctions will test relations, and also criticises Macron’s stance on Putin

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022

Commentary: Sanctions fatigue is next obstacle in confronting Putin

The momentum behind Western sanctions against Vladimir Putin is flagging. Even as the European Union toasts its toughest restrictions yet against the Russian war machine — including a partial ban on oil imports — concessions are mounting, from exempting pipeline crude to removing Putin’s favorite cleric from the sanctions list.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Estonia’s PM calls for new government talks as coalition collapses

Kaja Kallas said security concerns over Russia gave no ‘opportunity to continue cooperation’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022