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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
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
Images show the aftermath of a Russian attack on the Darnytskyi district of Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that according to medics, seven people were injured in that district. Ukrainian military authorities said Russia launched cruise missile attacks on Kyiv overnight. The falling debris from shot-down missiles resulted in seven people injured and damage to buildings. IMAGES
Images show people clearing up and police on the scene after more than 20 drones and missiles were destroyed by air defences over Kyiv, according to the city military administration, describing the barrage as the "most powerful strike" on the capital since the spring. IMAGES
Images of badly damaged buildings and rescue teams in the aftermath of a Russian drone strike that hit a vocational school, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Kyiv. The military administration of Kyiv region said three people were killed and seven injured. IMAGES
General views of Kyiv's Maidan Square on the one-year anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II. A year ago to the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin stunned the world by sending troops across the border, in a move seen as punishment for Kyiv's pivot to the West. IMAGES