Yulia Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, faces obstacles organizing his funeral in Moscow for March 1st amid official resistance and a scheduling conflict with a Putin address.

Navalnaya has called on European leaders to probe financial transactions in the West connected to Putin and his associates, labeling his leadership a 'criminal and organized gang'.

Security concerns loom over the funeral, with the possibility of police interference and an increased security presence.

The President of the European Commission has proposed the use of Russian assets frozen due to sanctions to support the Ukrainian military effort.

Ukrainian President Zelensky is actively seeking global backing for a proposed peace initiative.

Russian Foreign Minister is set to participate in a diplomatic event in Turkey, indicating ongoing international dialogues despite tensions.

The Nobel Peace Prize committee has condemned the 2.5-year prison sentence of human rights activist Oleg Orlov for denouncing Russia's military actions in Ukraine.