Ukraine says Moscow has frontline artillery advantage, wants to seize Russian assets; Gaza Strip in ruins amid Israel-Hamas war
Báo Quốc Tế•19/02/2024
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, Mr. Zelensky said Moscow has an advantage in artillery on the front line, the Israel-Hamas war caused destruction in the Gaza Strip, former US President Trump was criminally charged... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian...
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07:47 | February 19, 2024
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, Mr. Zelensky said Moscow has an advantage in artillery on the front line, the Israel-Hamas war caused destruction in the Gaza Strip, former US President Trump was criminally charged... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with students and factory workers in Chelyabinsk region, February 16. Mr. Putin said that Moscow had taken into account the fact that, by selling gas, oil, coal and metals, it would get “all kinds of high-tech things” from abroad, but “demand arose and it turned out that there was an opportunity to produce everything ourselves.” (Source: Kremlin)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Berlin, Germany, on February 16. Chancellor Scholz affirmed: "We will not stop supporting Ukraine." Meanwhile, President Zelensky assessed that Berlin's support policy for Kiev plays a "very important" role in the context of declining military support from other partners and Moscow's important advantage in artillery on the front line. The Ukrainian leader also called for the confiscation of all Russian assets to finance the reconstruction of the Eastern European country. (Source: Reuters)
Argentine President Javier Milei meets Pope Francis at the Vatican, February 11. (Source: Vatican Media)
Former US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before entering court in New York on February 15. Mr. Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 "hush money" payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. In addition to the civil lawsuits, the former US President is currently facing criminal charges in four other cases. Mr. Trump has pleaded not guilty in all cases. (Source: AP)
A Ukrainian serviceman says goodbye to his wife as she visits her husband on frontline duty on Valentine's Day at Kramatorsk railway station, Ukraine, February 14. (Source: Reuters)
Firefighters in Kharkiv, Ukraine, try to extinguish a fire in a residential area after an airstrike on February 10. Nearly two years since Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine (February 24, 2022), the conflict between the two sides remains tense and shows no signs of cooling down. (Source: AP)
A Palestinian boy stands amid the rubble of his family's home after an Israeli attack in Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Feb. 8. The Israeli military has bombarded Rafah with airstrikes and artillery for weeks as it continues its fight against the militant group Hamas in retaliation for an attack by the group in October 2023. (Source: AP)
A man cuts the hair of a displaced Palestinian boy in Rafah, Gaza, February 14. (Source: Reuters)
An Israeli helicopter flies over Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 15. The besieged city in southern Gaza is the hometown of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and, according to the Israel Defense Forces, is a major Hamas stronghold. (Source: AP)
Fernando Simon Marman hugs his family in Ramat Gan, Israel, on February 12, after he and another hostage were rescued during an Israeli military raid in Rafah, Gaza. Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, were both captured during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The total number of hostages remaining in Gaza after the rescue is 134, according to Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari. (Source: Reuters)
A fighter jet prepares to take off from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea on February 12, in retaliation for a strike on Houthi forces. In recent weeks, the Houthi group in Yemen has launched missile attacks on several US and allied ships in the Red Sea, a move that shows support for Hamas in the war in Gaza. (Source: AP)
Members of the Baduy indigenous tribe check the list of candidates in Kanekes village, Indonesia, before casting their ballots in Indonesia's presidential election on February 14. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory that evening. Unofficial vote counts showed that Subianto had a large lead over his two rivals and was on track to win in a single round of voting. (Source: Getty)
People run after gunshots were heard near the Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 14. The incident left at least one person dead and 21 injured, three of them in critical condition. City officials said two armed suspects were arrested, but the motive for the shooting was unclear. (Source: Getty)
Singer Alicia Keys plays the piano during the Super Bowl halftime show on February 11 in the US. The performance was initiated by singer Usher, with the participation of several guests, including Keys, HER, Lil Jon and Ludacris. (Source: AP)
Huge waves crash into the port of Le Guilvinec, France, on February 10, as a strong storm is forecast to hit the area. (Source: Getty)
A helicopter drops water to extinguish a fire at Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 14. The fire forced local residents to evacuate. (Source: Getty)
Schoolchildren in Manila, Philippines, perform in response to the global campaign One Billion Rising to end violence against women and promote gender equality, February 15. (Source: Reuters)
Dancers from the Vila Isabel Samba school perform during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 13. (Source: Reuters)
Danish diver Annika Bornebusch trains in Doha, Qatar, ahead of competing at the World Aquatics Championships, February 14. (Source: Reuters)
Spanish swimmer Carles Coll Marti competes in the 200-meter breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Feb. 15. (Source: AP)
A fireworks display creates impressive spirals of sparks at the Yuwan scenic spot in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, on February 11, to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year. (Source: Getty)
Birds fly over the water at high tide in Snettisham, England, February 12. (Source: Getty)
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