Alexei Navalny’s team demand his body’s return
The team of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has confirmed his death and demanded the return of his body. Meanwhile, more than 200 people mourning the politician’s death were arrested across Russia.
Opposition protesters call for early elections in Croatia
Protests on Saturday were prompted by the government’s appointment of a new attorney general, whom the opposition accuses of complicity in corruption. Elections are due to be held this year, but a date has yet to be set.
Hungary’s Orban laments ‘nightmare’ pardon scandal
President Katalin Novak quit last week after pardoning a man convicted of covering up a child sexual abuse case. In his state of the nation address, PM Viktor Orban said the resignation was the “correct” thing to do.
Kyiv’s forces withdraw from Avdiivka
Ukraine’s military is withdrawing its troops from Avdiivka after months of intense Russian attacks. The decision was made by the chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, to prevent encirclement.
Germany’s Rheinmetall to open ammunition factory in Ukraine
German defense contractor Rheinmetall on Saturday announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with a Ukrainian company to open an ammunition facility in Ukraine. Citing security concerns, no specifics were given as to where the factory would be located or who the Ukrainian partner was.