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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with EU Council President Charles Michel during a special European Union Summit. EU leaders on Thursday hailed the arrival of Ukrainian President Zelensky in Brussels for his first visit to the heart of the union since Russia's invasion. IMAGES
EU Council President Charles Michel visits injured veterans and pays his respects at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv, as he visits Ukraine to discuss with President Volodymyr Zelensky what "concrete measures" Europe can take to support Ukraine. IMAGES
MEPs in Brussels give a standing ovation following their vote in favour of granting candidate status to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia. IMAGES
The European Commission recommends war-torn Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining the EU, a move that could open up a years-long path towards joining the bloc. SOUNDBITE
President of the European Council, Charles Michel, says that Ukraine will need a 'European Marshall plan' to help prepare and rebuild the country from Russia's invasion. Michel said that decisions to help Ukraine must be 'concrete' and 'operational' on the sidelines of a donor conference initiated by the EU, Poland and Sweden and hosted in Warsaw. 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.