Morning news brief: Russia takes control of Avdiivka; Netanyahu calls out 'delusional' Hamas, and more
Morning news brief
Hours after Kyiv announced it had pulled out troops from Avdiivka,Russia on Saturday (Feb 17) said it had assumed "full control" of the eastern Ukrainian city. In other news,Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that truce talks with Hamas had come to a halt due to 'delusional' demands by the terror outfit.
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Putin congratulates military as Russia assumes 'full control' of Ukraine's Avdiivka
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said President Vladimir Putin had congratulated the military on "such animportant victory", referring to its troops taking full control of theeastern Ukrainian city ofAvdiivka.
Truce talks halted over 'delusional' Hamas demands: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that the truce talks with Hamas were halted over the 'delusional' demands by the terror outfit.
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UK announces 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians
Ukrainian visa holders who arrived in the UK to escape the ongoing war with Russia will be given an additional 18-month extension to stay in Britain until at least September 2026, announced the Home Office on Sunday (Feb 18).
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