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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a diplomatic solution was possible with Russia in talks next week over Ukraine tensions but that it was up to Moscow. SOUNDBITE
The United States "will support diplomatic efforts" by Kyiv to reach a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says during a press conference. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Blinken urges Russia to "abandon path of war" against Ukraine and to choose a different path "while there's still time," during a UN Security Council meeting. SOUNDBITE
"We made clear that there are core principles that we are committed to uphold and defend," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after Washington delivered a document to Moscow over the Ukraine crisis, "including Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and the right of states to choose their own security arrangements and alliances." SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken tells his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the US is still committed to "resolving our differences peacefully" through "diplomatic paths" when it comes to Russian aggression towards Ukraine and rising tensions with Western Europe. 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.