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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes Volodymyr Zelensky to the Parliament in Ottawa, where the Ukrainian leader will speak later Friday to rally more support for his country as it fights Russia's invasion. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in Northolt, outside of the capital London, as Russia's assault on Ukraine intensifies. The three leaders are expected to give a joint press conference in Downing Street in the afternoon. IMAGES
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will offer an "unreserved" apology in parliament after the legislature publicly celebrated a Ukrainian World War II veteran who fought alongside the Nazis. "In a few moments, I will address the house in front of all Canadians, in front of Jewish people here and around the world, and Ukrainians, to offer Parliament's unreserved apologies," Trudeau tells reporters, referring to the embarrassing incident that marred a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. SOUNDBITE
The United States will announce "sweeping" new sanctions against Russia a year after President Vladimir Putin ordered the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the White House says. "The United States will implement sweeping sanctions against key sectors that generate revenue for Putin," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters on the eve of the anniversary of the war's start. SOUNDBITE
Brussels is seeking to exclude Russian bank Sberbank from the SWIFT network, says Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the context of war in Ukraine and EU sanctions against Russia. 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.
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