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A Ukrainian soldier who lost a leg in the war with Russia works with a physiotherapist in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, February 16.
A Ukrainian soldier who lost a leg in the war with Russia works with a physiotherapist in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, February 16.
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Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the war remains deadlocked.

Last week, Ukraine was forced to withdraw from the key town of Avdiivka after months of fierce fighting. It was its worst defeat since the fall of Bakhmut in May.

Ukraine has been shifting to a more defensive footing after its much-vaunted counteroffensive last summer failed to reap the desired gains. The country has struggled with manpower constraints, and its supply of ammunition from the West is beginning to run dry.

"We're just waiting for more weapons," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN's Christiane Amanpour during the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

Kristlyn Wood, a cousin of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, reacts during a vigil in Livingston, Texas, on Wednesday, February 21. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F21%2Fus%2Faudrii-cunningham-memorial-death-thursday%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Audrii's body was found Tuesday in the Trinity River</a> after she had disappeared on her way to school. A family friend who was supposed to take her to the bus stop <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F20%2Fus%2Faudrii-cunningham-death-suspect-texas-wednesday%2Findex.html" target="_blank">has been charged with capital murder</a>.
Kristlyn Wood, a cousin of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, reacts during a vigil in Livingston, Texas, on Wednesday, February 21. Audrii's body was found Tuesday in the Trinity River after she had disappeared on her way to school. A family friend who was supposed to take her to the bus stop has been charged with capital murder.
Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle/AP
Vineyards are submerged after flooding in Sonoma County, California, on Monday, February 19. California has been drenched by <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F17%2Fweather%2Fcalifornia-storm-rain-flooding-los-angeles-climate%2Findex.html" target="_blank">potent storms</a> in recent weeks.
Vineyards are submerged after flooding in Sonoma County, California, on Monday, February 19. California has been drenched by potent storms in recent weeks.
Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat/AP
Israeli soldiers watch a military dog as they operate in Gaza on Wednesday, February 21. Israeli forces will expand military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fmiddleeast%2Flive-news%2Fisrael-hamas-war-gaza-news-02-18-24%2Fh_111251910820ad350cf8d6e5fb192e0f" target="_blank">if hostages held by Hamas are not returned by the start of Ramadan</a>, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said Sunday.
Israeli soldiers watch a military dog as they operate in Gaza on Wednesday, February 21. Israeli forces will expand military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah if hostages held by Hamas are not returned by the start of Ramadan, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said Sunday.
Israel Defense Forces/Handout/Reuters
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, reacts as she speaks about her late husband during the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, February 16. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F16%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Falexey-navalny%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Navalny died at the age of 47</a>, the Russian prison service said. He had long been a thorn in the side of President Vladimir Putin, exposing corruption in high places, campaigning against the ruling United Russia party, and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, reacts as she speaks about her late husband during the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, February 16. Navalny died at the age of 47, the Russian prison service said. He had long been a thorn in the side of President Vladimir Putin, exposing corruption in high places, campaigning against the ruling United Russia party, and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years.
Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool/AP
Brazilian swimmer Gabrielle Silva competes in the 200-meter breaststroke during the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday, February 15.
Brazilian swimmer Gabrielle Silva competes in the 200-meter breaststroke during the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday, February 15.
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Protesting farmers run away from exploding tear gas shells used by the police near the Shambhu border that divides the northern Punjab and Haryana states in India on Wednesday, February 21. The farmers, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fvideos%2Fworld%2F2024%2F02%2F13%2Fexp-india-farmers-protests-sud-live-021308aseg2-cnni-world.cnn" target="_blank">demanding higher prices for their crops</a>, began their march to the Indian capital last week. But their efforts to reach the city have been blocked by authorities.
Protesting farmers run away from exploding tear gas shells used by the police near the Shambhu border that divides the northern Punjab and Haryana states in India on Wednesday, February 21. The farmers, demanding higher prices for their crops, began their march to the Indian capital last week. But their efforts to reach the city have been blocked by authorities.
Altaf Qadri/AP
A participant prepares to take part in a drag queen competition during Carnival festivities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, on Friday, February 16.
A participant prepares to take part in a drag queen competition during Carnival festivities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, on Friday, February 16.
Borja Suarez/Reuters
Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno looks down at an octopus that a fan threw onto the ice during an NHL game in Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, February 17. The throwing of the octopus is a tradition at games in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno looks down at an octopus that a fan threw onto the ice during an NHL game in Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, February 17. The throwing of the octopus is a tradition at games in Detroit.
Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports/Reuters
Former US President Donald Trump carries a pair of his new gold <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F17%2Fpolitics%2Ftrump-sneakers-pay-millions-new-york-trial%2Findex.html" target="_blank">"Trump Sneakers"</a> before taking the stage at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 17. Trump launched the shoe line a day after he and his companies were <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F16%2Fpolitics%2Ftakeaways-donald-trump-fraud-ruling%2Findex.html" target="_blank">ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million</a> in his New York civil fraud trial.
Former US President Donald Trump carries a pair of his new gold "Trump Sneakers" before taking the stage at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 17. Trump launched the shoe line a day after he and his companies were ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Turkish freestyle wrestler Taha Akgül, left, competes with Georgia's Geno Petriashvili at the European Wrestling Championships on Sunday, February 18. Akgül defeated Petriashvili to win the gold medal in their weight class.
Turkish freestyle wrestler Taha Akgül, left, competes with Georgia's Geno Petriashvili at the European Wrestling Championships on Sunday, February 18. Akgül defeated Petriashvili to win the gold medal in their weight class.
Andreea Alexandru/AP
Men who have fled from <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F08%2Fafrica%2Fun-appeal-for-usd4-1-billion-amidst-epic-suffering-in-sudan-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the war in Sudan</a> line up for a cash assistance program in Renk, South Sudan, on Thursday, February 15.
Men who have fled from the war in Sudan line up for a cash assistance program in Renk, South Sudan, on Thursday, February 15.
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Movie icon Michael J. Fox makes a surprise appearance at the BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday, February 18. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F19%2Fentertainment%2Fmichael-j-fox-baftas-gbr-intl-scli%2Findex.html" target="_blank">was greeted with rapturous applause</a> after he was introduced to present the Best Film award.
Movie icon Michael J. Fox makes a surprise appearance at the BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday, February 18. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, was greeted with rapturous applause after he was introduced to present the Best Film award.
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People stand around a crater created by a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian village of Buda-Babynetska on Thursday, February 15.
People stand around a crater created by a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian village of Buda-Babynetska on Thursday, February 15.
Thomas Peter/Reuters
A man holds the body of his daughter, who was killed in an Israeli bombardment, at a hospital morgue in Rafah, Gaza, on Wednesday, February 21. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F12%2Fmiddleeast%2Fisrael-airstrikes-rafah-ground-offensive-looms-intl-hnk%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Rafah has experienced aerial assaults from Israeli forces for months</a> as they continue their war against the militant group Hamas.
A man holds the body of his daughter, who was killed in an Israeli bombardment, at a hospital morgue in Rafah, Gaza, on Wednesday, February 21. Rafah has experienced aerial assaults from Israeli forces for months as they continue their war against the militant group Hamas.
Fatima Shbair/AP
This hummingbird, a white-booted racket-tail, flies during the Colombian Bird Fair in Dagua, Colombia, on Thursday, February 15.
This hummingbird, a white-booted racket-tail, flies during the Colombian Bird Fair in Dagua, Colombia, on Thursday, February 15.
Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP/Getty Images
A folk artist blows fire from his mouth during <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F08%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Flunar-new-year-2024%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Lunar New Year celebrations</a> in Luoyang, China, on Saturday, February 17.
A folk artist blows fire from his mouth during Lunar New Year celebrations in Luoyang, China, on Saturday, February 17.
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Britain's Prince William meets the nominees for the EE Rising Star Award after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F18%2Fentertainment%2Fprince-william-2024-bafta-awards%2Findex.html" target="_blank">attending the BAFTA Awards</a> in London on Sunday, February 18. The actresses, from left, are Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Sophie Wilde and winner Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Britain's Prince William meets the nominees for the EE Rising Star Award after attending the BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday, February 18. The actresses, from left, are Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Sophie Wilde and winner Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Jordan Pettitt/Pool/Reuters
Scaffolding surrounds a baroque sculpted bronze canopy by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, over the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica, as preparations are made for its restoration at the Vatican on Wednesday, February 21.
Scaffolding surrounds a baroque sculpted bronze canopy by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, over the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica, as preparations are made for its restoration at the Vatican on Wednesday, February 21.
Yara Nardi/Reuters
Palestinian children in Khan Younis, Gaza, inspect the site of an Israeli strike that damaged a shelter belonging to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday, February 21.
Palestinian children in Khan Younis, Gaza, inspect the site of an Israeli strike that damaged a shelter belonging to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday, February 21.
Mohammed Salem/Reuters
The ball flies by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during a Bundesliga match in Bochum, Germany, on Sunday, February 18. Bochum defeated Bayern 3-2.
The ball flies by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during a Bundesliga match in Bochum, Germany, on Sunday, February 18. Bochum defeated Bayern 3-2.
Martin Meissner/AP
Kashmiri Muslim brides sit during a mass marriage in Srinagar, India, on Wednesday, February 21.
Kashmiri Muslim brides sit during a mass marriage in Srinagar, India, on Wednesday, February 21.
Mukhtar Khan/AP
In this long-exposure photo, models take part in an Alberta Ferretti fashion show in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, February 21.
In this long-exposure photo, models take part in an Alberta Ferretti fashion show in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, February 21.
Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
A sister of miner Santiago Mora cries as he is buried at a cemetery in La Paragua, Venezuela, on Thursday, February 22. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F21%2Famericas%2Fvenezuela-gold-mine-collapse-intl-latam%2Findex.html" target="_blank">A gold mine in the town collapsed</a>, according to the town's mayor.
A sister of miner Santiago Mora cries as he is buried at a cemetery in La Paragua, Venezuela, on Thursday, February 22. A gold mine in the town collapsed, according to the town's mayor.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
Actress Zendaya attends the world premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in London on Thursday, February 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F15%2Fstyle%2Fdune-part-two-zendaya-red-carpet-fashion%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See more out-of-this-world looks from the movie's premiere</a>.
Actress Zendaya attends the world premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in London on Thursday, February 15. See more out-of-this-world looks from the movie's premiere.
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A farmer carries harvested tomatoes in Lumajang, Indonesia, on Friday, February 16.
A farmer carries harvested tomatoes in Lumajang, Indonesia, on Friday, February 16.
Antara Foto/Irfan Sumanjaya/Reuters
NASCAR drivers wreck during the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F20%2Fsport%2Fwilliam-byron-daytona-500-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The prestigious race</a>, which was delayed a day because of persistent rain, was won by William Byron.
NASCAR drivers wreck during the Daytona 500 on Monday, February 19. The prestigious race, which was delayed a day because of persistent rain, was won by William Byron.
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A dancer parades through a historic square in Nice, France, during the opening ceremony of the Nice Carnival on Saturday, February 17.
A dancer parades through a historic square in Nice, France, during the opening ceremony of the Nice Carnival on Saturday, February 17.
Daniel Cole/AP
A supporter of Greece's same-sex marriage bill reacts at a rally in Athens after the Greek parliament <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F15%2Feurope%2Fgreece-same-sex-marriage-legal-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">passed the bill</a> on Thursday, February 15. It is the first majority Orthodox Christian country to establish marriage equality for all.
A supporter of Greece's same-sex marriage bill reacts at a rally in Athens after the Greek parliament passed the bill on Thursday, February 15. It is the first majority Orthodox Christian country to establish marriage equality for all.
Michael Varaklas/AP
A man stands on a side street in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday, February 20. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F02%2F15%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-february-8-february-15%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See last week in 37 photos</a>.
A man stands on a side street in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday, February 20. See last week in 37 photos.
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