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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Helsinki on a surprise visit to Finland to participate in a summit gathering the leaders of the five Nordic nations. Zelensky is welcomed by his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto, whose country became NATO's newest member in April, with the two leaders set to discuss "Ukraine's defence struggle" in the face of Russia's invasion. 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
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on an official visit to Athens, where he makes quick call at the Greek Presidential Mansion before arriving at the Prime Minister's Office for an informal dinner with European Union and Balkan leaders. Greece has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion, providing humanitarian aid and weapons including infantry fighting vehicles, Kalashnikov assault rifles, launchers and ammunition. IMAGES
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in Belize after visiting Guatemala, just a week after neighbour Honduras became the latest country to switch ties to China. 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.