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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised in the House of Commons for his mistakes during lockdown. People "have a right to expect better of their prime minister", he said on Tuesday. The MPs will vote on Thursday on whether to set up an investigation committee. Europe's press comments.

Tesla founder Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter and has made an offer of 43 billion dollars. Prior to this he made himself the online platform's biggest shareholder by purchasing 9.2 percent of its stock. The billionaire has repeatedly criticised Twitter for restricting freedom of expression. Commentators are concerned for the platform's future.

Russian troops have reportedly launched a full-scale offensive against eastern Ukraine. According to Ukrainian sources the eastern front has been heavily bombarded, with shelling of Kharkiv and other cities. The battle for the Donbass has begun, Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky said. Commentators examine the situation with growing concern.

Against the backdrop of the rapidly deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised financial support but not the heavy weapons demanded by Kyiv. Many say this does not go far enough, while others fear that with weapons deliveries Germany could further escalate the conflict and itself become a party to the war. Europe's press discusses responsible-minded options.

Opinions vary on how hard the sanctions imposed by the West are hitting Russia. Now the head of the Russian Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, has warned in the Duma that the "structural changes" will hit the country with full force in the second and third quarters of 2022. Europe's press takes stock.