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Added on the 24/06/2022 18:46:28 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Sweden joining NATO shows Russian President Vladimir Putin "failed" in his Ukrainian war strategy of weakening the alliance, its chief Jens Stoltenberg says. The Kremlin's invasion not only prompted formerly non-aligned nations Sweden and Finland to come under NATO's defence umbrella, but now "Ukraine is closer to NATO membership than ever before," Stoltenberg adds. SOUNDBITE
The Colosseum turns yellow and blue in sign of solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion, as fears mount about Kyiv's ability to fend off an emboldened Russia. IMAGES
People in Warsaw rally in support of Ukraine as the country marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower lights up in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
The Ukrainian flag is hoisted in front of the European Union Commission building to mark the second anniversary of the war against Russia. IMAGES
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrrives in Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine. He is greeted by Ukrainina president, Volodymyr Zelensky, outside his office before heading inside for a meeting where he is expected to discuss Poland's ongoing support for the war-torn nation. IMAGES