Overview

• Ukraine's cemeteries, including Lychakiv in Lviv, are overwhelmed with the graves of young soldiers killed in the conflict, highlighting the human cost of the war.
• Russian President Putin warns that Western military involvement in Ukraine could lead to a global nuclear conflict, emphasizing Russia's readiness to use its nuclear arsenal.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks continued support and arms co-production with Balkan countries at a summit, stressing the need for aid to counter Russian aggression.
• Putin's reelection seems assured amid tight control over Russia's political system, with opposition figures either imprisoned or abroad.
• The EU considers using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine, as global leaders weigh the implications of escalating conflict.