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EU chief Charles Michel arrives at Kyiv's railway station for an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, to mark the tenth anniversary of the start of the pro-European Maidan protest movement. The pro-European protest movement -- in which around 100 civilians died in violent clashes with security forces in the capital -- ultimately led to the ouster of Kremlin-backed President Viktor Yanukovych. IMAGES ++ URGENT 34489K2
The UN's atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi warns of "increasing" military activity around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a rare visit to the plant currently controlled by Russian forces. Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of shelling the plant, increasing fears of a disaster. SOUNDBITE
'Welcome to the EU, welcome home' says President of the European Council Charles Michel as EU leaders hail the arrival of Ukrainian President Zelensky in Brussels for his first visit to the heart of the union since Russia's invasion. SOUNDBITE
European Union chief Charles Michel reiterates support for Ukraine's closer integration with the bloc during a summit in the capital hosted by President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Ukraine is the EU, the EU is Ukraine," Michel says at a press conference with Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. SOUNDBITE
Speaking ahead of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warns that Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine could last "for many months, for even years". 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.