(2024-02-17). Navalny's Death Raises Questions: Europe and NATO Point Finger at Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian Federal Prison Service (FSIN) has confirmed the passing of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, aged 47, in the penal colony where he was incarcerated on the Yamal Peninsula. This news has prompted reactions from European leaders and NATO.According to FSIN, Navalny fell ill and lost consciousness after going for a walk on February 16th in Penal Colony No. 3. Despite efforts by prison healthcare staff and emergency responders, Navalny could not be revived. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.Following the announcement of Navalny's death, European politicians and NATO…
(2024-02-17). The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. wsws.org The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison on Friday has been immediately integrated into a massive propaganda campaign from the US and NATO powers, along with their associated media outlets.
(2024-02-17). A Word Like Peace Is Faster Than The Bullet Of War. popularresistance.org Two years ago, on 24 February 2022, Russian forces entered Ukraine. This act was not the start of the war in Ukraine. Rather, it was the acceleration of a conflict that dates back to at least 2014. That year, at the behest of the United States, a new government was imposed on Ukraine, aiming to bring the country closer to the European Union. This initiated the sustained persecution of the country's Russian-speaking population. The conflict moved swiftly, with Crimea de facto becoming part of Russia once again and the Donbass region of Ukraine becoming a frontline in the conflict between Ukrainian far-right nation…
(2024-02-17). Outlining Existential Challenges Facing World, Secretary-General Stresses Need for 'Global Economy That Works for Everyone, Everywhere', in Remarks to Security Forum. reliefweb.int Countries: Libya, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Ukraine, World, Yemen | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22135 | Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Munich Security Conference today: | It's a pleasure to be here in Munich. | As the title of our discussion implies, today's global order is not working for everyone. In fact, I would go further and say: it's not working for anyone. | Our world is facing existential challenges, but the global community is more fragmented and divided than at any time during the past 75 years. | Even the cold war era was, in some…
(2024-02-17). The Russian weapons used in destroying Ukrainian arms depots this week. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In recent news, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported that they've been targeting military sites and storage areas in Ukraine for the past week.They've been using modern weapons and drones to carry out these attacks, hitting important places like aircraft engine factories, electronics facilities, and places where ammunition is made and kept.The strikes didn't stop there. They also went after factories that supply fuel to the Ukrainian military, as well as storage areas for military gear and places where troops are stationed. These attacks caused significant damage, and the Russian military says the…
(2024-02-17). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-17). Avdeevka FAlls, ukraine Retreats Under the Eye of Sauron. sonar21.com 
Avdeevka Falls | Could not resist the Lord of the Rings reference because the Russian war correspondent, Marat Khairullin, makes a passing reference in his report below. The big news, breaking tonight, is that General "Butcher" Syrsky ordered Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Avdeevka — at least those not surrounded or too badly wounded to retreat. Those Ukrainian soldiers trying to flee are running a gauntlet of rockets, missiles, mortars and artillery. The casualties are catastrophic. | Here is a heart wrenching video of a Ukrainian wife talking to her husband who is trapped in Avdeevka. He is wounded…
(2024-02-17). Russian Defense shoots down 33 Ukrainian drones over five provinces. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The air defense destroyed today 33 unmanned aerial vehicles over five provinces of Russia, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Eurasian country.
(2024-02-17). Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison. newarab.com 
Russian opposition leader "Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called. Resuscitation measures were carried out which did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death…
(2024-02-17). Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny reportedly dies in custody. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has passed away while in custody in Russia, according to reports from the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). Navalny, who was imprisoned in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region, experienced a decline in health and lost consciousness.Despite efforts by medical staff, Navalny's condition did not improve, leading to his death. The cause of death is currently being investigated.The Kremlin has confirmed that Navalny's death is under investigation by the Federal Penitentiary Service, following standard procedures without requiring specific directives. Kremlin spokes…
(2024-02-17). Dozens detained in Russia as Navalny's family seek body. newarab.com 
Police detained dozens of Russians paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Saturday, as his spokeswoman accused authorities of stalling the release of his body to relatives. | The 47-year-old Kremlin critic His death, which the West has blamed on the Kremlin, deprives Russia's opposition of its figurehead just a month before elections poised…
(2024-02-17). Russia's Progress MS-26 spacecraft docked with the ISS. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft, launched Thursday from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome, docked in automatic mode to the Zvezda module of the International Space Station (ISS), official sources reported.
(2024-02-17). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). No One Uninvolved — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the untimely death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the US-Israeli assault on multilateral institutions seeking to prevent famine in Gaza, the renewal of US starvation sanctions on Syria, and the looming catastrophe in Rafah.
(2024-02-17). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-17). Ukrainian troops leave key town of Avdiivka as Russia advances. presstv.ir Ukrainian troops have pulled out of the key town of Avdiivka amid the war with Russia, making it Moscow's most significant territorial gain.