Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the money is needed to prevent Russia from using its frozen assets as leverage, as EU leaders vote on whether to release nearly $200bn to support Ukraine. LIVE updates: http://aje.io/1p5iy5 | Al Jazeera English

Calling it a “declaration of vengeance” after a deadly attack on US troops last week, the US military launched more than 70 strikes on alleged ISIL targets in Syria. | Al Jazeera English

Thousands of demonstrators marched in the US city of Minneapolis to protest raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota. | Al Jazeera English

Videos show deserts and mountains blanketed with snow in Saudi Arabia’s Hail and Tabuk region, as a cold weather snap hits several cities. | Al Jazeera English