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March 6, 03:48 PM • 24132 viewsAbout 50 manufacturers from China supply components for UAVs used by the enemy to attack Ukraine, said Ruvin.
China announced emergency medical assistance to Lebanon due to the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The escalation has led to numerous explosions and air strikes in Lebanon, causing significant casualties.
The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-September 2024 amounted to USD 20. 5 billion, which is 5.1% more than last year. Imports amounted to $51.2 billion, while exports amounted to $30.7 billion.
Russia purchased $12 million worth of Western-made high-tech components for electronic warfare through Chinese intermediaries in 2024. Almost 80% of the components of Russian weapons are made in China.
Israeli troops deployed in the Jabaliya area in northern Gaza, where, according to the IDF, the Hamas militant group is restoring its potential. The operation includes tanks and armored vehicles. Numerous bombings have also been reported.
Syria has applied to join the BRICS, the country's ambassador to Russia has said. Earlier, Turkey and Azerbaijan applied for membership, and in 2024, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia joined the organization.
Five Chinese citizens have been charged with lying about visiting a military facility in Michigan. The incident occurred in the summer of 2023, when they were found near a lake after midnight.
Kaupo Rozin believes that the outcome of the war in Ukraine determines the timing of a possible conflict between NATO and russia. According to him, russia could unleash a global conflict if it emerges from the war unscathed.
The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.
The CIA has launched a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea through social media. The agency seeks to contact disgruntled citizens of these countries to obtain intelligence.
The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies that supply weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. Chinese firms, an Iranian coordinator, and two oil tankers linked to Houthi financing were subject to the restrictions.
China believes that the inability to cease fire in Gaza has caused new unrest in the Middle East. China calls for a quick ceasefire and opposes the violation of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Chinese warships have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time to conduct joint patrols with Russian warships. This symbolizes the closer ties between Beijing and Moscow and their growing interest in the Arctic.
China increased its weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index to 27. 8%. This was due to a $3.2 trillion increase in the value of Chinese stocks following the US Federal Reserve's monetary easing and China's stimulus measures.
U. S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Brent Nieman criticized the IMF's work. He called for more transparency, tougher analysis, and changes in the voting of the Fund's shareholders.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to expand practical cooperation with russia during his conversation with putin. The statement was made in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence in the continued support of Ukraine by the United States. He expressed his respect for both US presidential candidates Trump and Harris, emphasizing their understanding of the importance of helping Ukraine.
Brent and WTI futures fell by 0. 7-0.8% due to a better supply outlook and weak demand growth. The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the possible resumption of production in Libya also affected the market.
A Chinese citizen has been detained in Leipzig on suspicion of collaborating with Chinese intelligence services. The woman, who worked at the airport, allegedly passed on information about military equipment and personnel to a German defense company.
A Russian company has signed a barter exchange agreement with Pakistan's Meskay + Femtee. Russia will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice, avoiding money transfers due to Western sanctions.
Mark Rutte called China a decisive factor in Russia's war in Ukraine because of its support for the military industry. He warned that continuing such a policy could affect Beijing's interests and reputation.
Chinese banks have complicated cross-border payments for the purchase of goods on Russian marketplaces. China's share of payments to Russian marketplaces fell by a quarter to 51.1% over the year.
The leader of the ruling party, Shigeru Ishiba, has been appointed the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan after the resignation of the previous government of Fumio Kishida. Ishiba promised to continue their economic policy and to schedule parliamentary elections for October 27.
The Financial Times reports on Biden's possible advancement of Ukraine's NATO bid by January. Zelensky did not receive permission for long-range strikes against russia and progress on NATO membership during his visit to the United States.
The Lithuanian Defense Minister proposes to give border guards the right to shoot down balloons carrying contraband on the border with Belarus and Russia. Measures to protect critical infrastructure without involving the army are being considered.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Hungary paid special attention to Ukraine's peace initiatives. Sibiga thanked Szijjarto for participating in the First Peace Summit and expressed hope for Hungary's continued support of Ukrainian initiatives.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto. The issues discussed included the war, the rights of the Hungarian minority, and countering Russian disinformation.
A significant number of Chinese-made components are found in the weapons used by the enemy to attack Ukraine, according to the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has detected “several waves” of missile launches deep in China and declared full combat readiness. This happened a few days after Beijing announced a successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
China hosted a drone show that set a new Guinness World Record. 7,598 drones took to the skies simultaneously, creating various images, including a record-breaking image of a tiger that lasted 37 seconds.
