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Russia has been trying to subjugate Ukraine since 24 February - so far without success. Millions have fled, thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed. Ukrainian cities including Mariupol and Kharkiv have been all but destroyed by Russian air strikes, others such as the capital Kyiv have been badly hit. And peace negotiations still seem a long way off, Europe's press laments.

One aim of the tough sanctions against Russia is also to strengthen domestic opposition to President Putin and sow division in his inner circle. The press asks to what extent this has succeeded.

The British government has approved a new regulation under which EU citizens who are not resident in Ireland will be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before crossing the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The government in Dublin has condemned the decision, pointing out that in practice it will lead to stricter border controls for Irish and Northern Irish citizens too - contrary to the long-standing Common Travel Area agreement.

One month after the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, representatives of Nato, the EU and the G7 are meeting today in Brussels to discuss further action. The main focus of the talks will be strengthening Nato's eastern flank and further sanctions against Russia. Commentators have different expectations of the summit.