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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet ahead of a bilateral meeting in Granada, Spain, at the European Political Community (EPC) -- an informal group which includes all 27 European Union countries and many NATO member states, along with their European neighbours, excluding Russia. IMAGES
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrives by helicopter at the UK Prime Minister's country residence, Chequers, in an unannounced visit. The UK has pledged to send new deliveries of "hundreds" of both air-defence missiles and long-range attack drones to fend off Russia's invasion. IMAGES
New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says an upcoming NATO summit in Washington is an opportunity for him "to make clear our unshakeable support" for the alliance and to "reiterate" Britain's backing of Ukraine. Speaking after his Labour Party secured a landslide election win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer says "the first duty of my government is security and defence." SOUNDBITE
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel during a visit aimed at reiterating the Luxembourg government's support for Ukraine, against a backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on his arrival in Athens ahead of an informal dinner with EU and Balkans leaders. Greece has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion, providing humanitarian aid and weapons including infantry fighting vehicles, Kalashnikov assault rifles, launchers and ammunition. 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.