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Despite the warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Russian President Vladimir Putin has travelled to Mongolia. Putin was received by President Uchnaagiin Chürelsüch and a guard of honour in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday. As a state that recognises the ICC's authority, the onus was on Mongolia to arrest the Russian autocrat. Europe's press evaluates the situation.

The AfD's strong performance in the Saxony and Thuringia state elections poses an enormous challenge for the other parties. In view of the disastrous results of Germany's ruling coalition government, European media turn their attention to the centre-right CDU, which must now decide how to position itself vis-à-vis the victorious far-right party.

The British government has suspended some arms exports to Israel. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy explained that the move was prompted by concerns that certain weapons could be used to 'commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law'. Europe's press takes stock.

After the Olympics, athletes with disabilities are now competing for medals at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Food for thought for Europe's press.