RT News - February 18 2024 (17:00 MSK)

Russia takes full control of the key Donetsk Republic city of Avdeevka, following months of fierce battles that saw Ukrainian troops retreat after suffering massive losses. Tel Aviv is gripped by furious protests against the Netanyahu government, as thousands of Israelis demand a new ceasefire and prisoner swap deal with Gaza while also calling for new elections. Yet another week of deadly IDF strikes on the Palestinian enclave including a devastating raid that killed more than 50 locals - for the alleged sake of saving two Israeli hostages.