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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says "it is a horrible reminder of the darkest times of our history, what's happening there to deport children" as she announces she will help organise a conference on securing the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the ongoing conflict during a summit in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
The European Union's agreement on 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine sends a powerful message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. SOUNDBITE
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urges the bloc's 27 leaders to back massive financial aid for Ukraine and Kyiv's ambitions for membership talks, ahead of a crunch summit. "We must give Ukraine what it needs to be strong today, so it can be stronger tomorrow at the table when it is negotiating a long-lasting and just peace," the European Commission president tells MEPs. SOUNDBITE
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a European summit in Moldova. IMAGES
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to mark the Europe Day celebration of peace and unity, as Ukraine delivers a symbolic retort to Moscow's Victory Day parade. The president of the European Commission travelled on an overnight train from Poland to see President Volodymyr Zelensky and work on Ukraine's quest for eventual EU membership. 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.