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As Russia continues to bomb buildings across Ukraine, citizens take a stand against the invading forces and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation following a speech to the European Parliament.

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NATO's refusal on no-fly zone over Ukraine 'a sign of weakness'

Here's what you need to know from day ten of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Culture news

Ukrainian president's TV show is bought by channels around the world

Zelenskyy was already well known in Ukraine when the show was made, but now he is world-famous the art that life imitated has a broad appeal.

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Ukrainian MP warns civilian death toll likely underestimated

Ukrainian lawmaker Lesia Vasylenko told Euronews that there are "still many people trapped under the rubble of the buildings, which are shattered by Russian missiles and Russian bombs."

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Ukraine foils alleged plot to assassinate Zelenskyy, claims official

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had already admitted he is a prime target.

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European Parliament gives standing ovation for Ukrainian President

MEPs in Brussels give Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation after his speech via a video call in European Parliament

Europe Decoded

Ukraine is pushing for EU membership. But what are the real chances?

President Zelenskyy wants his country to join the bloc, but the process is long, arduous and extremely complex.

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Borrell sparks Catalonia backlash over Zelenskyy-Puigdemont comparison

Josep Borrell has angered Catalonia's independence movement by comparing Ukraine's president to Carles Puigdemont.

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Listen: Ukrainian translator gets emotional during Zelenskyy's speech

The official Ukrainian-English interpreter for the European Parliament appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he translated a speech by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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‘Brave, direct, anti-nationalist’: Why Zelenskyy is Moscow’s nightmare

Ukraine's president has been praised for maintaining the morale of his troops and his country.

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Watch: 'Prove that you're with us,' Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells MEPs

"Do prove that you are with us. Do prove that you will not let us go. Do prove that you are indeed Europeans," Zelenskyy told MEPs

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Let Ukraine rapidly join the EU, says Zelenskyy

In a defiant and emotional public address on Saturday, the Ukrainian president asked for "courage" from the international community in deciding to block Moscow's access to global financial transactions.

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Ukrainians fleeing invasion pack Polish train station

Hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in Ukraine have found refuge in a train station inside of Poland.

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Here's how Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded on day one

Earlier, Western leaders have been united in condemnation after Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine, agreeing on sanctions to cause "massive and severe consequences" against Moscow.

Ukraine

Scholz emphasises solidarity with Ukraine ahead of Moscow trip

Scholz's two-day trip to Kyiv and Moscow comes after his government was criticised for refusing to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine or spell out which sanctions it would support against Russia.

Ukraine

Crisis in Ukraine: Biden promises Zelenskyy 'swift, decisive' response

Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Ukraine on Monday and Russia on Tuesday in an attempt to calm down the prospects of invasion through diplomatic talk.

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Concrete solutions possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Macron

After Moscow and Kyiv, Macron landed in Berlin on Tuesday evening, where he said a challenging dialogue with the Kremlin was "the only way to make peace possible in Ukraine".

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'Don't panic', Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells West on Russia invasion fears

The Ukrainian president told foreign media the "biggest risk" for his country was "internal destabilisation" rather than the prospect of a full Russian invasion.

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Ex-leader Petro Poroshenko arrives in Ukraine to face treason charges

Poroshenko, who is accused of treason for allegedly selling coal to Moscow-backed separatists in 2014 and 2015, repeatedly dismissed the charges against him as "politically motivated".

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US will act 'decisively' if Russia invades Ukraine, says Biden

Sunday's phone call came ahead of de-esclataion talks in Geneva between senior US and Russian officials.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.