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On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In Ukraine, more than 5.5 million cases and nearly 112,500 deaths have been recorded during the pandemic.

Japan and the United States are discussing cooperation to provide Ukraine with more ammunition, potentially easing Tokyo's restrictions on military exports and helping to expand the U. S. arsenal of weapons for Ukraine.

The United States imposed sanctions against a Russian company (Broker Expert LLC) and a company from the Central African Republic (Bois Rouge SARLU) for facilitating Russia's malicious activities and supporting the Wagner Group in the CAR.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Geraskevych won a bronze medal at the eighth and final stage of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, adding to his bronze from the seventh stage.

In January-February 2024, Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods reached $3. 2 billion, with imports amounting to $10 billion and exports to $6.8 billion.

In March, the European Commission will inspect the Polish consulates in Guangzhou (China) and Manila (Philippines) to check compliance with Schengen visa rules in connection with the "visa scandal" involving alleged corruption and fraud.

China's Special Representative for Eurasia, Lu Hui, visited Ukraine and held frank and friendly talks with Ukrainian officials about Ukraine-China relations.

During a meeting with a Chinese government delegation, Lubinets said that China could help Ukraine return Ukrainians deported by Russia through its influence in Russia.

Representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine took part in a briefing for the Chinese government delegation, during which they discussed the security situation in Ukraine, including the situation on the battlefield, the exchange of prisoners, civilian hostages and deported Ukrainian children, and demonstrated evidence of Russia's use of North Korean munitions against Ukraine.

The gold price hit a new record of $2154 per ounce after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a likely interest rate cut this year.

The sanctioned Russian tanker Lisnychny Prospect docked in the Chinese port of Huanghua to unload 700,000 barrels of Russian Sokol oil, despite US sanctions against the vessel.

Starting March 14, China will extend its visa-free regime to six countries - Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg - on a pilot basis.

Japan is seriously concerned about closer military cooperation between China and Russia in light of its own security and that of the region.

China's Foreign Minister accused the US of suppressing China, promised to deepen ties with Russia, and emphasized the importance of a "multipolar world order" not dominated by US hegemony.

China supports an international peace conference recognized by Ukraine and russia to discuss peace plans and resolve the "crisis" in Ukraine.

russia has the resources from high oil prices, sanctions evasion and state investment to sustain the war in Ukraine at the current intensity for at least two more years, according to a report by Lithuanian intelligence services.

China accuses the United States of misperceiving it and failing to fulfill the promises made during the Biden-Xi meeting, while updating its methods of suppressing China.

Oil prices rose slightly after signs of a supply squeeze from OPEC+ production cuts outweighed concerns about demand from China and the US.

russian media outlets have been spreading the false claim that countries that recognize the sovereignty of the russian federation will also approve of its annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories. This violates international law, which recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every state.

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU unveiled a €1. 5 billion plan to develop the continent's arms industry with the aim of increasing joint arms purchases between member states and reducing dependence on imports.

The EU discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with China's special representative Li Hui and expressed concern over the export of dual-use goods from China to Russia, calling on Beijing to counteract it.

Oil prices fall as China announces plans to restructure its economy and limit industrial growth, raising concerns about future demand.

China will increase its defense budget for 2024 by 7. 2% to 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.6 billion) and will focus on reunification with Taiwan.

The second installment of Denis Villeneuve's Dune movie story grossed $178. 5 million in its first week of release worldwide.

The Philippines is calling on its neighbors to act collectively to uphold international law in its disputes with China in the South China Sea, amid China's willingness to use force to resolve territorial conflicts.

Russia is using the peace talks proposed by China and Turkey to undermine international support for Ukraine and shift the blame for the lack of negotiations to Kyiv.

China sees negotiations as the only way to end the fighting in Ukraine, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said after talks in Moscow between China's special representative for Ukraine and Russia's deputy foreign minister.

China's special representative for Eurasia met in Moscow with the deputy foreign minister to discuss the settlement of the war in Ukraine. He will then visit Poland, Ukraine and Germany.

Turkish exports to Russia dropped by 33% in February 2024 amid sanctions imposed by the US and EU on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1. 1% in 2023, down from the previous year, thanks to the widespread use of solar, wind, and electric vehicles.