German Chancellor Scholz: Relations with Ukraine have reached a new level in the past two years.

German Chancellor Scholz: We will help Ukraine build its army to guard against possible future attacks.

German Chancellor Scholz: Today we will provide Ukraine with an additional 1.1 billion euro military aid package. The new program includes air defense systems and ammunition. We have reached an agreement on long-term assistance to Ukraine.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian military carried out 30 cluster attacks on Ukrainian military industrial enterprises from February 11 to 16 using precision-guided weapons and drones.

U.S. Central Command: Conducted two self-defense strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

U.S. Central Command: Anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched into the Gulf of Aden from areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen. The vessel reported no injuries, sustained only minor damage in the attack, and continued sailing.

Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia: Inflation is expected to fall to 4-4.5% by the end of the year.

[Violent clashes occurred in Manipur, India, resulting in at least 2 deaths] According to Indian media reports on February 16, local time, violent clashes occurred in Manipur, India on the evening of the 15th, and at least 2 people have died. More than 20 people were injured.

[A shooting incident occurred in southern Israel, injuring at least 6 people] The Israeli police confirmed that on the afternoon of February 16, local time, a shooting incident occurred in Masmiya near the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, injuring at least 6 people. Injuried. The police said that one of the injured was in critical condition and three were in serious condition. All the injured were sent to the hospital for treatment. The attacker was shot dead by a gunman at the scene. Police said the incident was "suspected to be related to terrorism".

[Azerbaijani President Aliyev approves the list of Azerbaijani government] On February 16, local time, the re-elected President Aliyev of Azerbaijan signed a resolution approving the list of Azerbaijani government. Asadov, Bayramov, and Gasanov continue to serve as Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Defense Minister of Azerbaijan respectively. In addition, most of the heads of the previous government ministries and commissions also remain in their posts. The Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan announced on the 8th that Aliyev won the presidential election held on the 7th and was re-elected as the president of Azerbaijan.

Kremlin: We have no information to provide on the cause of Navalny’s death.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: Ukraine and Germany signed a security agreement.

EU statement: The EU Digital Services Act will apply to all online platforms in the EU from February 17.

According to the Jerusalem Post: On Friday morning, a suspected shooting occurred on Highway 40 near Bnei Reem in southern Israel, leaving three people seriously injured.

Central Bank of Russia: It’s too early to say whether the fall in inflation is sustainable.

The Central Bank of Russia: The average key interest rate is expected to be 13.5%-15.5% in 2024.

The Central Bank of Russia stated that it expects GDP to grow by 1.0-2.0% in 2024 (the previous forecast was for growth of 0.5-1.5%).

Central Bank of Russia: As of February 12, the inflation rate was 7.4%.

Central Bank of Russia: Compared with the autumn, current inflation pressure has eased but is still high.