The Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine: Latest Developments and Analysis.

Ukrainian forces claim success in their offensive in the south and east of the country, with fighting taking place near the city of Bakhmut. Russia continues to focus its primary efforts in the Donetsk region. Australia is introducing legislation to terminate a lease of a new Russian embassy near Parliament House in Canberra. There is a "fierce battle" happening on Ukraine's front lines, according to its deputy defense minister, as Kyiv's fighters also start to carry out counteroffensive attacks in the southeastern parts of the country. NATO allies are continuing to pledge their support for Ukraine and making it clear that "Russia doesn't get a voice or a veto" in whether or not Kyiv joins the alliance.