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More than six billion euros ($6.3 billion) were collected at a Ukraine donors' conference in Warsaw, says Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. SOUNDBITE
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposes extra aid to Ukraine this year of up to nine billion euros ($9.5 billion) to help it cope with the ravages of war. SOUNDBITE
The social security deficit will be lower than expected this year and "we expect a strong improvement in 2022" to 21.6 billion, says France's Public Accounts Minister Olivier Dussopt in Paris. IMAGES
International donors pledge $6.4 billion in aid grants for Syria and refugees in neighbouring countries, well short of a UN target of $10 billion. SOUNDBITE
NATO leaders vow at least 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine, as the Alliance summit takes place in Washington. "We have agreed that 40 billion euros is a minimum baseline within the next year, and to ensure sustainable funding for Ukraine to prevail," says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.