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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet ahead of a bilateral meeting in Granada, Spain, at the European Political Community (EPC) -- an informal group which includes all 27 European Union countries and many NATO member states, along with their European neighbours, excluding Russia. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives in a car at Mariinskyi Palace Kyiv and is greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Before leaving for Ukraine, Johnson vowed to "uphold Ukraine's sovereignty in the face of those who seek to destroy it", as tens of thousands of Russian troops are massed on the Ukrainian border. IMAGES
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at Downing Street and is met by his British counterpart Boris Johnson to discuss a trade deal between the two countries and other issues including climate change and coronavirus. The visit comes just days after Morrison had his first face-to-face meeting with American President Joe Biden at the G7 summit in Cornwall. IMAGES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the Chancellery in Berlin where he is welcomed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz before a meeting between the two heads of state. Zelensky is on a quick visit to Germany aimed at rallying Western support for his embattled troops ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, with Paris next on his itinerary. IMAGES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Vilnius airport, the capital of Lithuania, where he begins a tour of the Baltic states, Kiev's staunch allies in the face of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
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.