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The European Union's agreement on 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine sends a powerful message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. SOUNDBITE
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen rules out any alliance between her centre-right camp and Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "friends" in the next EU parliament, two days after announcing she is seeking a second term. SOUNDBITE
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urges the bloc's 27 leaders to back massive financial aid for Ukraine and Kyiv's ambitions for membership talks, ahead of a crunch summit. "We must give Ukraine what it needs to be strong today, so it can be stronger tomorrow at the table when it is negotiating a long-lasting and just peace," the European Commission president tells MEPs. SOUNDBITE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends an awards ceremony for distinguished employees of the Ukrainian railways alongside the countyr's president Volodymyr Zelensky, with the EU leader in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's accession. Kyiv applied for EU membership just days after Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022, and received candidacy status several months later in a strong signal of support from Brussels. IMAGES
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a European summit in Moldova. 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.