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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receives a standing ovation during the international ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha Beach in Normandy. "Thank you to the Ukrainian people for their bravery. We are here and we will not weaken," says French President Emmanuel Macron in his speech. IMAGES
EU Council President Charles Michel says he is confident Ukraine will be granted European Union candidate status at today's summit in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
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
The US Congress gives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation as he begins an address to lawmakers on Russia's invasion of his country. IMAGES
US lawmakers give a standing ovation to the Ukrainian people as President Joe Biden voices unity with the eastern European country during his State of the Union address. SOUNDBITE