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The Russian dissidents who were released in last week's prisoner swap have called for Russians not to be sweepingly condemned as war enthusiasts and Putin supporters. Vladimir Kara-Murza also criticised the Western sanctions as unfair, saying they hit ordinary Russians. These statements have sparked a lively debate, particularly in Ukraine.

US Vice President Kamala Harris still has around one hundred days to win over US voters. She received almost 100 percent support in an online vote by Democratic delegates and for the first time polls have put her ahead of her Republican rival Donald Trump. Commentators discuss her chances and potential strategies.

There were more violent protests by right-wing extremists in the UK on the weekend, triggered by a knife attack in which a 17-year-old allegedly killed three girls and seriously injured several other people in the seaside town of Southport last Monday. Online misinformation according to which the perpetrator was a Muslim asylum seeker fuelled the protests. Europe's press looks for answers.

In response to Iran's threats to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran, Israel has reportedly put its military on high alert in preparation for an attack that may involve not only Iran and the Hezbollah but also Yemeni Houthis and militias in Iraq and Syria. Europe's media speculate on what lies ahead.