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According to a European official, in the first nine months of 2023, Russia imported 450 million euros worth of sanctioned goods from the EU and third countries.

Last year, a record 5,750 Russians sought asylum in South Korea, more than five times as many as in 2022.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell called on EU member states to increase and accelerate assistance to Ukraine, pointing out that the outcome of the war could be decided in the coming months.

China accused the United States of bias and false accusations in the WTO report, saying that the report ignores China's progress in fulfilling its WTO obligations and denies China's contribution to world trade.

US lawmakers are demanding that Elon Musk provide SpaceX's Starshield satellite communications network to the US defense forces in Taiwan after he refused to do business in the country for years due to his reluctance to escalate conflicts.

Today, February 24, is the birthday of the lottery. It is believed that on February 24, 1466, the wife of the famous Flemish artist Jan Van Eyck organized the first lottery in the modern sense.

Hospitals in China reported a significant increase in the number of newborns in the Year of the Dragon, with some reporting 20-72% more births than the previous year.

A major data leak revealed that China may have hired a private company to spy on foreign governments and monitor its own citizens.

The CEO of Mercedes warned EU politicians against protectionism in response to China's actions, saying that any move by the EU to strengthen protectionist policies would be devastating for the European economy.

The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Moscow.

The White House is investing $20 billion to replace about 200 Chinese-made cranes operating in U. S. ports over cybersecurity concerns.

A U. S. congressional delegation led by House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher arrived in Taiwan to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment, and regional security.

The Swedish Security Service calls Russia the main threat to the country's security.

Among Ukrainians, the level of perception of Poland and the United States as friendly countries has decreased. The survey showed that most Ukrainians still consider the United States and Poland to be friendly countries, but positive assessments have decreased for both.

North Korean ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander-M were used by Russia to attack Ukraine, according to experts who found parts of a North Korean missile in Kyiv.

Three of China's largest banks have stopped accepting payments from sanctioned Russian banks due to fears of secondary US sanctions.

Today is the International Mother Language Day, established in 1999 by UNESCO to preserve languages and cultural heritage, as scientists estimate that 43% of existing languages are endangered.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 250,000 vehicles worldwide starting with the 2023 model year, including the AMG GT, C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-Class and SL models, to replace certain parts due to potential fuse problems that could cause engine failure and fire.

According to the report, missiles produced by North Korea that Russia could use this year to strike Ukraine contain many components from Western countries such as the United States, Germany, and Japan.

The FBI Director expressed concern about China's unprecedented cyberattacks on US infrastructure that could undermine national security.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited the Falkland Islands for the first time in 30 years to pay tribute to the British military who died in the 1982 conflict and reaffirm the UK's commitment to protecting the islands' sovereignty.

The United States is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese companies that assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, which would be the first direct sanctions against Beijing.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that Iran continues to enrich uranium beyond the limits required for commercial nuclear power and now has enough material to make three nuclear bombs with further enrichment, despite UN calls to stop.

The UAE's largest banks have restricted settlements with Russia and started closing client accounts due to the risk of secondary sanctions.

At the Munich conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for recognizing the security interests of both Ukraine and russia and finding a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

President Zelenskiy announced that since the start of the Ukrainian corridor, more than 23 million tons of cargo have been transported through the Black Sea without Russian assistance.

The former architect of sanctions against Russia, Dalip Singh, returns to the Biden administration.

India resumed imports of Russian Sokol crude oil in February after a two-month hiatus, with at least two refineries receiving shipments, according to ship tracking and trade sources.

In 2024, elections will be held in more than 50 countries, so this year more than 2 billion voters will elect their governments. In particular, major elections are planned in India, the European Union, russia, Iran, and the United States.

Ukraine's grain exports increased by 16% in 2023 to 44. 8 million tons, with the EU remaining the main export destination