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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Poland on Wednesday to strengthen ties with a neighbouring country that has played a big role in galvanising Western military and political support for Kyiv against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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7:36am: Zelensky arrives in Poland, says Polish president’s aide
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has crossed the border into Poland ahead of his official visit to the capital Warsaw, the Polish president’s foreign policy adviser said on Wednesday. “I can say that President Zelensky has crossed the Polish border,” Marcin Przydacz told private broadcaster TVN24.
Zelensky’s visit to neighbouring Poland, a close ally that has played a big role in galvanising Western military and political support for Kyiv against Russia’s invasion, comes as Ukraine plans a counteroffensive to recapture occupied land in its east and south.
Poland has taken in more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees over the past 13 months of war. The NATO member has also played an important role in persuading other Western powers to supply tanks and other weaponry to Ukraine.
7:26am: Ukrainian drone crashes near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
A Ukrainian drone has crashed near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Russia’s RIA news agency cited a Russian officer as saying on Wednesday, as the chief of the global nuclear watchdog was expected in Russia for talks on the plant’s security.
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi was due to travel to Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Wednesday, a week after visiting the Zaporizhzhia facility in southern Ukraine, which is controlled by Russian forces.
4:33am: Macron and Biden discuss how to engage China in Ukraine peace
French President Emmanuel…
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