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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says she has warned China that supplying arms to Russia would "significantly harm" relations, following Western claims that Beijing was mulling material support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden promises increased arms deliveries for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv in which he also vowed Washington's "unflagging commitment" in defending Ukraine's territorial integrity. "Together we've committed nearly 700 tanks and thousands of armoured vehicles, 1,000 artillery systems... and that doesn't count the other half a billion dollars we're announcing with you today and tomorrow that's going to be coming your way," Biden tells his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. SOUNDBITE
The EU's foreign policy chief warns China against providing Russia weapons for its war on Ukraine, after Beijing slammed US claims it could make the move. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden warns that nuclear wars "cannot be won" and says Washington is ready to pursue arms control measures as he speaks at the United Nations General Assembly. SOUNDBITE
The United States has not seen evidence of any Chinese weapons shipments in recent days to its ally Russia, a top US official says. "What I can tell you is we have not seen (...) the provision of military equipment by China to Russia. But of course, this is something we are monitoring closely," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tells reporters during a briefing at the White House. 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.