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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrrives in Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine. He is greeted by Ukrainina president, Volodymyr Zelensky, outside his office before heading inside for a meeting where he is expected to discuss Poland's ongoing support for the war-torn nation. IMAGES
Germany announces 1.3 billion euros more in military gear for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including four further IRIS T-SLM air defence systems as well as artillery ammunition. The package was unveiled by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin vows that Washington increasing military support for Israel following the Hamas attack will not drain aid away from Ukraine as it continues battling Russia. "The United States will remain able to project power and to direct resources to tackle crises in multiple theatres. So we will stand firmly with Israel as we continue to support Ukraine," states Lloyd Austin after a meeting of Ukraine's backers at NATO headquarters in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledges Can$650 million (US$482 million) for Ukraine during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The three-year "predictable, steady support for Ukraine" would include some 50 armoured vehicles as well as training for F-16 pilots, he tells parliament. SOUNDBITE
An Emirati aid shipment arrives in Benghazi, Libya after a massive flood submerged the port city of Derna, killing thousands of people and washing many homes out to sea. IMAGES
A French aircraft carrying around forty rescuers and several tonnes of medical equipment, including a field hospital, is preparing to take off from the Istres military base, in south of France, for Libya to help those affected by the deadly floods. IMAGES
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