"Day 539: A Timeline of Key Events in the Russia-Ukraine War"

Russian air attacks in Ukraine kill three people and damage civilian facilities, while Ukraine claims to have destroyed 16 out of 28 cruise missiles launched by Russia. Ukrainian President visits front-line troops, while Russian Defence Minister claims Ukraine's ability to fight is almost exhausted. Sweden pledges military aid to Ukraine, and Russia's central bank raises interest rates amid falling ruble value. Belarusian Defence Minister warns of a potential military clash with NATO, and three suspected Russian spies are arrested in the UK. Latvia strengthens border security with Belarus, and Latvia's state security service finds invitations for Latvians to join the Russian mercenary force Wagner. Polish President commemorates Ukrainian soldiers who fought against the Bolsheviks, and a court in Moscow fines Reddit for not deleting "banned content" related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine threatens to boycott the Olympic Games if Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate.