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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
The Ukrainian flag is hoisted in front of the European Union Commission building to mark the second anniversary of the war against Russia. IMAGES
Children play at a UNRWA school in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, where displaced people have taken shelter. Israel said on Monday it had carried out more than 300 strikes on the Gaza Strip in 24 hours, killing dozens, according to the Hamas rulers of the besieged Palestinian territory. IMAGES
Ukrainian air force planes are seen dropping flares and flying at very low altitude while MRLS, also known as 'Grad', are seen firing near Soledar. The fate of Soledar, a war-battered salt mining city in east Ukraine, is unclear, with Russian mercenary group Wagner claiming to control the gateway town while the Kremlin cautioned against declaring victory prematurely. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to the Élysée Palace. The international community, meeting in Paris, is once again mobilising in support of Ukraine. IMAGES
Residents of Kherson celebrate Russia's retreat from the city by drinking champagne and getting Ukrainian flags signed by soldiers. "We waited a lot for the Armed Forces of Ukraine", says a woman, raising a glass to the liberation of the city. IMAGES