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Ukraine has been defending itself against the full-scale Russian invasion launched on 24 February 2022 for almost two years now. Initially, the Ukrainian military surprised observers with its resilience. However, hopes that the Ukrainian counter-offensive that began in June 2023 would quickly push back the aggressor were disappointed. Europe's press takes stock.

Whether 81-year-old Joe Biden is fit for another presidency is the subject of heated debate ahead of the US elections in November. Biden himself fiercely rejected recent accusations by a special counsel who led an investigation into his handling of classified documents that he has a poor memory. The press looks at the pros and cons of Biden's advanced age.

The scandal sparked by a pardon in an abuse case continues to make waves in Hungary following the resignation of President Katalin Novák and the political withdrawal of former Justice Minister Judit Varga. Varga's ex-husband, Péter Magyar, has levelled accusations of corruption against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's system and resigned from his management positions in various companies. Hard talk in the commentaries.

Following several attacks on Rafah in the southernmost area of the Gaza Strip, Israel plans to launch a major offensive there in its war against the radical Islamic group Hamas. The 1.3 million displaced people in the area, who are already living in precarious conditions, are supposed to wait out the operation in tent cities on the border with Egypt. The operation has drawn international condemnation, with critics stressing that the promised protection of civilians cannot be guaranteed under such circumstances.