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Russia continues to spread disinformation about peace talks with Ukraine in order to discredit any peace initiatives and gain time to gather forces for further aggression.

The United States imposed sanctions on the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant from Belarus and three Chinese companies for allegedly providing missile equipment to Pakistan's ballistic missile program.

According to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.

The G7 foreign ministers expressed serious concern that China is transferring dual-use materials to russia to help rebuild its military production and called on China to stop such support, which makes russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine possible.

The United States is looking for new ways to tighten sanctions against North Korea after Russia and China disrupted UN monitoring efforts. Meanwhile, North Korea has criticized the US ambassador's trip to Asia aimed at strengthening sanctions, calling it a "beggar's tour.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a "very important boost" for diplomacy on Ukraine.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to other European countries.

The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

The FBI says that hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated critical US infrastructure such as telecommunications, energy and water supply, gaining the ability to potentially cause devastating damage, and are waiting for the right moment to strike.

Apple has removed its WhatsApp and Threads messaging apps from the Chinese App Store after being ordered to do so by the Chinese authorities.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has announced that more defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine is on the way from NATO allies who are determined to support Ukraine and increase their military support.

U. S. President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" and said it has real economic problems. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that it is still unclear whether these words "refer to China or the United States itself.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit China next week to discuss China's support for Russia in the war in Ukraine and its aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

In the north of Indonesia, the Ruang volcano began to erupt, and more than 11,000 people were evacuated.

Ukraine's Ambassador to China met with China's Special Representative to discuss Ukraine-China relations. The diplomat also confirmed China's invitation to participate in the Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June 2024.

The United States warns China of "further steps" if it helps Russia build up its military capabilities and avoid sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine's cultural heritage includes more than 70,000 sites in more than 1,400 settlements. Russian military aggression has caused serious damage to it.

russia seeks to use the war in Ukraine to shape a world order free of American influence by weakening Western countries, especially the United States, through propaganda campaigns and support for isolationist policies, while simultaneously moving closer to authoritarian regimes such as China, Iran and North Korea.

Russia's Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57 fighters contain more than 2,000 foreign-made electronic components from the United States, Japan, and other countries that are used in navigation, guidance, and communication systems, despite the sanctions.

80% of Russian payments to China are returned to Russia, as major Chinese banks, including ICBC, have stopped accepting Chinese yuan from Russia due to US sanctions.

Zelenskiy thanked Scholz for his leadership and communication with Beijing, saying that China can indeed help restore a just peace in Ukraine.

Tesla has laid off more than 10% of its global workforce, about 14,000 employees, across all departments and at all levels to cut costs and improve productivity amid declining profits and falling sales.

China's economy grew by 5. 3% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations and, as indicated in Beijing, laying a good foundation for the whole year, thanks to government stimulus plans and an increase in industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment.

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed holding an international peace conference, recognized by both Ukraine and Russia, to resolve the conflict, outlining four principles for a settlement.

Iran launched a massive missile strike against Israel in response to the attack on its embassy in Syria, which China called "the exercise of the right to self-defense.

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

During his official visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he would discuss with President Xi Jinping the possibility of promoting a "just peace" in Ukraine.

This week's meetings of the IMF and the World Bank are to discuss unblocking frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's resistance and long-term recovery.