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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Western countries to accelerate deliveries of promised air defence systems and fighter jets, on the eve of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion. Zelensky is speaking alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as Western leaders descend on the country in a show of support for Kyiv as the war enters its third year. SOUNDBITE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for a special tribunal "to punish Russia for the crime of aggression" against Ukraine, during an address delivered via video to the annual United Nations summit. SOUNDBITE
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterre calls for a 'thorough investigation' and 'accountability' during a visit to the town of Bucha, which he described as a 'horrendous site'. SOUNDBITE
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the town of Bucha outside the capital Kyiv where dozens of corpses, some with their hands bound, were discovered after Russian forces withdrew. He walks with Ukrainian troops amid ruined buildings and abandoned rusty military vehicles. IMAGES
The United States calls for the release of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, sentenced to more than six years in prison for violating strict military censorship laws. "Journalism is not a crime (...) and we continue to make very clear that she should be released," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Bangladesh has deployed military forces after police failed to quell days of deadly unrest that has spread throughout the country. IMAGES
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