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World leaders including Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Hungarian President Viktor Orban arrive at an European Union summit in Brussels on a hectic day of diplomacy as Western Leaders gather for emergency summits of NATO, the G7 group and the European Union in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
NATO leaders vow at least 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine, as the Alliance summit takes place in Washington. "We have agreed that 40 billion euros is a minimum baseline within the next year, and to ensure sustainable funding for Ukraine to prevail," says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE
World leaders including the Presidents of Georgia, Argentina and the EU Council arrive for a Summit on Peace in Ukraine, hosted by Switzerland. IMAGES
EU heads of state -- including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Dutch PM Mark Rutte, Hungarian PM Viktor Organ and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell -- arrive at the European Council for the second day of the summit. On the agenda: migration and relations with China. IMAGES
European leaders arrive for a summit aimed at scaling up wind power generation in the North Sea, spurred by the fallout of the Ukraine war and the push for renewables. Hosted by Belgium in the coastal town of Ostend, the meeting will gather the leaders of EU members France, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also attending. 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.