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Russia's conquests in the east of Ukraine are piling up. After the Luhansk region came almost entirely under Russian control with the fall of Lysychansk on Monday, Moscow's troops are advancing on the last cities still under Ukrainian control in the Donetsk region. For Europe's press, however, the outcome of the war is still not clear.

Boris Johnson is facing a new crisis. Drawing consequences from a series of scandals in the government and the Tory party, and in protest at the Prime minister's leadership style, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid tendered their resignations on Tuesday. Does this signal the end of Johnson's term in office?

Low water levels in rivers and lakes, extreme drought in fields, worried populations: faced with the worst drought northern Italy has experienced in 70 years, Rome has declared a state of emergency in five regions. Commentators stress that Italy is not the only region affected by this crisis.

For weeks, international concern has been growing that Minsk will join Russia's war against Ukraine. Following Vladimir Putin's announcement of the delivery of nuclear-capable Iskander-M missiles to neighbouring Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka on Monday reiterated his support for Russia's actions in Ukraine. Britain has already announced new sanctions. What will happen next?

At a two-day conference in Switzerland that was originally intended to focus on anti-corruption, delegates from Ukraine consulted with international partners about the reconstruction of the country when Russia's war of aggression ends. Kyiv estimates that at least 720 billion euros will be needed. More than 40 states and international organisations promised their help in the Lugano Declaration.