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Zelenskyy is ready for dialogue with Xi Jinping to bring peace to Ukraine closer. Kyiv is open to contacts with all influential world leaders.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
In 2025, the EU's trade deficit with China reached a record 360 billion euros. Ursula von der Leyen called for the protection of Brussels' internal market.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
The government of Taiwan has created a website to collect intelligence from Chinese citizens. The resource is aimed at individuals who are dissatisfied with the current political system of the PRC.
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies assisting the PRC military. China demands the decision be overturned and threatens a harsh response.
Airports in Makhachkala, Krasnodar, and other Russian cities have introduced fuel limits. Foreign aircraft will only be refueled upon agreement with the supplier.
Summit participants will adopt separate declarations instead of a joint communique. The issue of the war in Ukraine will be outlined in a statement by the French presidency.
Beijing has confirmed the detention of US citizen Min Jing in the city of Kunming. The Myanmar affairs analyst is suspected of espionage and threatening national security.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution demanding that Tehran declare its uranium stockpiles. The document was supported by 21 countries, while Russia and China voted against it.
Russia's reserves have fallen to 1. 8% of GDP, and energy revenues have decreased by 45%. The economy has reached its limit due to labor shortages and dependence on China.
Chinese bots used ChatGPT to attack Trump's tariffs and U. S. data centers. OpenAI stated that these influence attempts had minimal to zero effect.
China has canceled talks with the EU due to trade tensions and rising exports. Brussels is preparing restrictions against Chinese goods and companies.
Taiwan tested HIMARS on its west coast to simulate repelling a PRC invasion. The weapon, with a range of 300 km, allows for striking targets within Chinese territory.
Brussels and Seoul reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula and are strengthening defense cooperation. The parties also condemned the military ties between the Russian Federation and the DPRK.
The US has imposed sanctions against 11 entities from China, Hong Kong, and Belarus. The restrictions concern the procurement of weapons for Iran and the operation of secret banking networks.
The Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the verification of uranium stockpiles in Iran. Russia and China opposed the move, while Tehran called the decision politicized.
May 2024 became the hottest in history due to climate change and El Niño. The global temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by 1.42 degrees.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
The US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the DPRK and rejected Russia's statements that the issue is closed. The parties also expressed concern over the PRC's nuclear potential.
Bangkok plans to finalize a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of the year. This will help the country reduce its dependence on US and Chinese markets.
The conscription introduced in 2024 provided the junta with the resources to launch a counteroffensive. Rebels are losing ground due to a lack of weapons and manpower.
The Trump administration prioritized candidates with high salaries and introduced a $100,000 fee. The number of H-1B visa applications decreased by 38%.
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un agreed to expand cooperation in economy and politics. Pyongyang officially supported the One China principle.
Yusov stated that the Russian Federation has suffered a strategic defeat and lost its superpower status. Now the Kremlin is trying to destabilize Ukraine through psychological operations (PSYOP) and panic.
The US has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies linked to the PRC military. The decision strengthens oversight of tech giants and their investors.
Xi Jinping arrived in the DPRK to strengthen friendship and discuss stability. This is his first visit to Pyongyang since 2019.
Russia will launch 5G on the 4. 63–4.99 GHz frequencies due to the interests of the security forces. Most smartphones will not support operation in this range.
Kim Yo Jong called North Korea's nuclear status irreversible and refuted US statements regarding denuclearization. The country plans to sharply increase missile production.
Beijing has launched a maritime operation due to an agreement between Japan and the Philippines. Forces from several provinces and the China Coast Guard have been involved in the patrolling.