Alexei Navalny's ally is attacked near his home
Leonid Volkov, known as an ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was attacked with a hammer near his home in Vilnius, Lithuania.
According to Navalny's spokeswoman, Kira Yarmish, the incident happened like this: Someone broke the car window, threw tear gas into his eyes and started attacking him with a hammer. Meanwhile, the police in Lithuania have also confirmed that a man was beaten near his home and that they are investigating the matter.
A Russian plane crashes with 15 people on board
An II-76 military plane has crashed in Ivanovo, Russia, the country's defense ministry confirmed. The plane had 15 people on board.
Eight crew members and seven passengers died after one of the plane's engines caught fire during takeoff. The incident happened at 13:00 local time, but there is no further information.
Ukraine will receive 300 million euros in aid from the US
Joe Biden's administration has said it will help Ukraine with a military package worth $300 million. This is the first aid package in months, but the bill for a larger package continues to be suspended in the country's Congress.
The White House has been mulling multiple options to send more military aid to Ukraine since the preliminary aid from Congress was sent in full to Kiev in December last year.
Chaos and violence in Haiti: Prime Minister resigns
Ariel Henry, the Prime Minister of Haiti has been persuaded to resign after weeks of violence and chaos dominated Haiti. He made the decision after regional leaders met in Jamaica to discuss Haiti's political issue.
Henry is in Puerto Rico, where he is trapped, as his life is in danger in Haiti, from the gangs that rule 80% of the country. Through a video announcing the news, Henry says the people of Haiti must have patience and remain calm so that peace can be established in the country.
