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Timeline: Week 17 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 17 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

Moment Russia Launches Two High-Precision Missiles At Ukraine From Black Sea Coast

This footage reportedly shows Russia launching two high-precision missiles at military infrastructure in Ukraine from the Black Sea coast.

Zenger · Jun 23, 2022

Putin making ‘preposterous’ claims about Russia’s past to justify Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin is making “perverse and preposterous” claims about Russia’s past to justify his invasion of Ukraine, one of Britain’s most eminent historians has warned as he hit out over the “terrible damage” that distortions of the truth can inflict.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

As Kyiv claims political victory, Russia advances in east Ukraine

While Ukraine moves closer to the EU and away from Moscow’s orbit, Russian troops seize further territory in the Donbas.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

Ukraine and the EU: the urgent questions that remain over country’s survival

Historic decision on candidate status could overshadow more vital issues

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

Ukraine war: as the conflict at sea intensifies, Russia's prospects of victory look further off than ever

The Ukraine war is at a strategic turning point. As the Russian offensive intensifies in the Donbas without resulting in any substantial gains, western leaders warn that the war will be long, and supporting Ukraine must be sustained in the long term. At the same time, a less perceptible change…

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government

Anthony Albanese will be on the international road again next week. He’ll be at the NATO summit in Madrid, where the war in Ukraine will obviously dominate the discussions, which will also canvass China and climate change.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022

US calls on top ‘Nazi hunter’ to lead Ukraine war crimes investigation

Eli Rosenbaum is a 36-year veteran of Department of Justice

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Taoiseach: Granting EU candidate status to Ukraine sends message of solidarity

Micheal Martin also accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of ‘weaponising’ food amid ongoing blockades of Ukrainian grain.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Lithuania president eyes hike in defence spending to host more NATO troops

Lithuania must raise defence spending to 3% of GDP to enable it to host a much larger number of NATO troops, its president said ahead of NATO summit that will address how to counter rising security threats posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022