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The European Union proposes extending tariff-free entry for Ukrainian farm products for a year from June, but with "safeguards" to stop cheaper imports flooding the market at the expense of Europe's own farmers. SOUNDBITE
US President, Joe Biden, tells a crowd in Warsaw that Ukraine "stands strong... it stands tall, and most importantly it stands free". SOUNDBITE
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urges Moscow to accept the United States' "substantial offer" of a deal for the release of basketball star Brittney Griner and another American citizen, after Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on drug charges. "We are willing to take every step possible to bring home our people," adds Jean-Pierre during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that the United States has put forward a "substantial" offer to Russia on prisoners as he prepares to speak to his counterpart by telephone. SOUNDBITE
Hundreds of Ukrainian-Americans and US residents rally outside the White House in Washington, DC to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Please arm Ukraine," one woman shouts through a microphone. "Please help us. Please support us." 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.