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In January-October 2024, Ukraine's trade turnover reached $92 billion, of which imports amounted to $57. 4 billion and exports to $34.6 billion. The largest trading partners were China, Poland, and Germany.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will visit Ukraine in the coming days. He emphasized the importance of EU unity and the need to build its own capacity independently of the United States.
KFI experts found that the russian X-69 missile was made from components of various types of weapons. Foreign parts from the United States, Germany, Taiwan, China and Malaysia were found in the missile.
The US State Department is consulting with partners on how to respond to the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk. Miller emphasized that the US will continue to support Ukraine and work to preserve the alliance.
Putin is trying to shape U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy and achieve another reset of U.S.-Russian relations on Russia's terms, according to ISW.
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has introduced a reward program for information about Chinese military vessels in its waters. The authorities explain this by the limited resources for monitoring and China's growing military activity in the region.
Nissan Motor has lowered its annual profit forecast from 500 billion yen to 150 billion yen due to the deteriorating situation in the US and China. The company plans to lay off 9,000 employees and reduce production capacity by 20%.
The President of the European Council warned of the risks of showing weakness to authoritarian regimes. He emphasized the relationship between the US attitude to Russia and the signal to China.
The NATO Secretary General said that Europe and the United States face a growing threat amid cooperation between China, North Korea, Russia and Iran. Rutte plans to discuss countering these threats with Trump.
Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D. C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the primaries and called for stable relations between the two countries. The leaders held a telephone conversation to discuss a “new era” of cooperation.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the US stock market will grow by the end of 2024 after Trump's victory. The bank has identified key sectors for investment, including the chemical industry, automotive and defense sectors.
China has officially recognized Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and expressed its readiness for cooperation. Beijing is concerned about the possible reintroduction of trade tariffs that Trump promised to impose during the campaign.
The Iranian government has stated that it does not make a significant difference who becomes the US president. According to a government official, the general policy between the two countries remains unchanged.
A new study of 100,000 people from seven countries has found a link between loneliness and depression. The impact of loneliness on depression differs significantly between Asian and Western countries, and smoking and alcohol are important risk factors.
China's Foreign Ministry has declared its readiness to work with the United States on the basis of mutual respect and cooperation.
Ferrari shares fell by 5% after the publication of the quarterly report due to a 2. 2% decline in deliveries. The largest drop was recorded in China - by 29%, despite overall stable financial performance.
At a garment factory in Karachi, a security guard wounded two Chinese citizens, one of them in serious condition. The incident follows a series of attacks on Chinese citizens in Pakistan, which has caused concern in Beijing.
The United States warns of the possible use of the new deep-water port of Changkai in Peru by the Chinese Navy. The port is being built by the Chinese company Cosco 60 kilometers from Lima as part of the One Belt, One Road initiative.
China has initiated a WTO dispute against EU duties on Chinese electric vehicles, which range from 8 to 35%. Beijing is demanding consultations with the EU, which is the first step in resolving the dispute.
OP Chairman Andriy Yermak held successful talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York. According to Yermak, there is a real prospect of China's participation in the second Peace Summit.
OPEC+ postponed the increase in oil production for a month, which led to a rise in Brent and WTI prices by more than $1. The market is awaiting the US elections and the Fed's interest rate meeting.
Taiwan has completely stopped supplying machine tools to Russia and increased fines for sanctions violations by 15 times. Exporters are required to specify the final recipient to prevent shipments via third countries.
Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, near the island. The activity comes a few days before the US presidential election.
In October, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2,000 shaheds containing 170,000 foreign components. The parts come from China, Europe, and the United States, despite sanctions.
The US Ambassador for the Arctic has expressed concern over Russia and China's joint military activities off Alaska. The countries have stepped up cooperation in the region, including joint bomber flights and patrols.
86 communities in Odesa region approved Zelensky's Victory Plan in less than a week. The plan contains 5 main points and 3 secret annexes to achieve a just peace.
In Chengdu, a 28-year-old surrogate mother found herself without the support of the agency that organized her pregnancy. The incident caused outrage on social media and drew attention to illegal surrogacy agencies in China.
Iran plans to attack Israel from Iraq using drones and ballistic missiles. The attack could take place before the November 5 US presidential election with the participation of Iraqi pro-Iranian militias.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to include proposals from Brazil, Africa, China, the United States, and Arab countries in the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The plan envisages strengthening Ukraine's position to achieve a just peace through diplomacy.