RT News - February 16 2024 (09:00 MSK)

Washington admits Kiev's forces are struggling on the battlefield, as they withdraw from key positions along the front lines. Our correspondent reports from the region. Amid Ukraine's military setbacks, Washington stokes fears about Russia, claiming it's developing space weapons that pose a threat to its national security though it stops short of giving any actual evidence. Strength in numbers - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger discuss plans to create a confederation, amid ongoing tensions with the West African block of ECOWAS. While Israel claims it's fighting for its survival in Gaza not everyone at home is on board with that message. Our Middle East correspondent looks into the difficulties facing local anti-war activists.