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Polish guards and volunteers welcome Ukrainian refugees entering Poland as the Russian invasion, now in its eighth day, has driven one million people from their homes. IMAGES
Crowds flock outside the train station of the western city of Lviv as as many aim leave Ukraine to escape Russia's ongoing invasion of its pro-Western neighbour. The United Nations estimates that over 2 million people have fled the conflict so far. IMAGES
Ukrainians seek shelter inside Kyiv's Zoloti Vorota metro station as Ukrainian forces fight off Russian invaders in the streets of the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of targeting civilians and called for more international sanctions. IMAGES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk hold a minute of silence at a joint press conference in Warsaw for the victims of Monday's deadly barrage of Russian strikes. They also sign a bilateral security deal, ahead of Zelensky's trip to the NATO summit in Washington. IMAGES
The United States stresses its NATO commitment to Poland is "ironclad" after its ally said that a Russian missile had breached its airspace. 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.