Air Force: Ukraine shoots down 2 Russian fighter jets
According to the Air Force, the two planes were a Su-34 and a Su-35S.
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Mass protests in Hungary over child sex abuse scandal
The wave of discontent arose after it was revealed that President Katalin Novak, who resigned on Feb. 10, pardoned a man convicted of covering up widespread sex abuse at a government-run children's home.
Navalny's team confirms his death, blames Putin for his murder
"Alexei Navalny's death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 p.m. local time, according to the official message to Alexei's mother," said his spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh.
Zelensky in Munich: 'If Ukraine left alone, Russia will destroy us'
"Keeping Ukraine in the artificial deficits of weapons, particularly in a deficit of artillery and long-range capabilities, allows (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to adapt to the current intensity of the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Reuters: Oreos manufacturer Mondelez overhauls Russian operations amid boycott, protests
Mondelez was added Ukraine's list of "international sponsors of war" in May 2023 for continuing operations in Russia.
US provides Ukraine with war crimes collection assistance
The new package contained 66 vehicles, 250 drones, nine 3D laser ground scanning devices, and a DNA laboratory, the Interior Ministry said.
Russian parliament speaker: 'Washington and Brussels are to blame for Navalny's death'
"From the Secretary General (Jens Stoltenberg) of NATO and the U.S. leadership to (German Chancellor Olaf) Scholz, (U.K. Prime Minister Rishi) Sunak and (Volodymyr) Zelensky – these are the perpetrators of Navalny’s death," Vyacheslav Volodin claimed.
Harris: 'Russia is responsible' for Navalny's death
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said that if the news about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death is confirmed, "Russia is responsible," and it would be a "further sign of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's brutality."
Tsikhanouskaya: Navalny's 'death is further proof that for dictators, human life has no value'
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's "death is further proof that for dictators, human life has no value."
Zelensky: 'Obviously (Navalny) was killed by Putin'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Germany that "Obviously (Alexei Navalny) was killed by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin. Like thousands of others who have been tortured."
Von der Leyen: 'Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of death of Alexei Navalny'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she was "Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny."
Michel: 'EU holds Russian regime (solely) responsible for (Navalny's) tragic death'
European Council President Charles Michel said, "Alexei Navalny fought for the values of freedom and democracy. For his ideals, he made the ultimate sacrifice."
Former Navalny chief of staff: 'We have no reason to believe state propaganda'
"If this is true, then it's not 'Navalny died,' but 'Putin killed Navalny' and only that," said Leonid Volkov, Navalny's former chief of staff.
Biden warned in 2021 of 'devastating consequences for Russia' if Navalny died in prison
U.S. President Joe Biden warned in 2021 that "the consequences of (Navalny's death in prison) would be devastating for Russia" but declined to say what that would entail. Biden said he made his warning directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House has yet to comment on his
Browder: 'Let’s make no mistake, Putin assassinated Navalny'
London-based American investor Bill Browder commented on Navalny's reported death on X, alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin is behind his opponent's assassination.
Kremlin spokesperson: Putin informed about Navalny's death
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that "doctors must find out" more details about Navalny's reported death. Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed of the news.
Navalny's spokesperson says his death isn't confirmed yet
Kira Yarmysh, a spokesperson for Navalny, said that the news had not been confirmed yet. "As soon as we have any information, we will report it," she added, saying that his lawyer was on the way to the prison.
Russian opposition leader Navalny reportedly dies in prison
According to the prison service, Navalny supposedly lost consciousness and could not be revived.
Biden says Putin is responsible for Navalny's death
The famed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Russian media reported on Feb. 16.
Pressure on Orban grows amid child sex abuse scandal
The BBC and other outlets have characterized the ongoing scandal as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "biggest challenge in 14 years of uninterrupted Fidesz rule."
Biden: 'Failure to support Ukraine at this critical moment will never be forgotten'
"Supporting our bipartisan national security bill is standing up to Putin. Opposing it is playing into his hands," U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Feb. 15.
Russian attacks over past day kill 5, including 17-year-old girl, injure at least 10
Russian forces also attacked Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, causing damage but no casualties.
Russian anti-war presidential candidate Nadezhdin loses 2 appeals against his disqualification
Boris Nadezhdin, the sole notable anti-war candidate hoping to participate in Russia's upcoming presidential election, acknowledged that the most recent setback that his chances of being on the ballot had dropped "completely to zero."
Russian forces kill Ukrainian priest in occupied part of Kherson Oblast
The Ukrainian priest Stepan Podolchak was kidnapped from his home two days earlier by Russian forces, representatives from Kalanchak's military administration told the Suspilne media outlet.
Reuters: Threat of Russian space-based nuclear weapons remains low, analysts say
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Feb. 15 that it is "not an active capability," echoing comments from American intelligence sources that the development does create an "urgent" threat to the U.S.
Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin proposed ceasefire to US
"No. It is not true," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said of the report, which claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine to the U.S.
Stoltenberg says 18 of 31 NATO members expected to meet 2% defense spending goal
In a first since the end of the Cold War, Germany is expected to reach the 2% defense spending goal, a spokesperson for Germany's Defense Ministry said on Feb. 14.
Media: Speaker Johnson wants private meeting with Biden before moving forward on Ukraine aid
Democratic sources told NBC that U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has backed himself into a corner after a series of inconsistent positions on aid for Ukraine and legislative changes to domestic border issues.
Navy says only 5 Ropucha-class ships left in Russia's Black Sea Fleet after sinking of Caesar Kunikov
Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said that only five of the 13 "775" ships (code-word for the Ropucha-class landing ships) remained in service in Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Reuters: Russian officials claim that US rejected Putin's proposed peace talks
Both the Russian officials and an unnamed American source said that the U.S. ruled out holding any back channel peace talks that did not include Ukraine. The U.S. source also said it would not engage in official peace talks with Russia.
Military says Russian landing ship sunk in Black Sea
If confirmed, it would be the fourth landing ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet that has been sunk since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Russian attacks in Selydove, Donetsk Oblast, kill 3, injure 12
Among the injured were four children.
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