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According to the FT, Ukraine is developing its own “victory plan” for the incoming Trump administration, emphasizing potential business deals, access to raw materials, and troop deployments.

Donald Trump is planning to appoint Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor, which is what they had previously said about Ukraine.

Chinese regulators are planning to cut the home purchase tax from 3% to 1% in major cities. This is part of the government's fiscal policy to stimulate the real estate market and fight deflation.

NYT: Donald Trump is preparing to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, known for his hawkish stance on China and Iran, has recently been supporting Trump's policies.

In October, India and Saudi Arabia became the main importers of Russian fuel oil and gas oil. Total exports amounted to 4.15 million tons, with deliveries to India up 56% and deliveries to Saudi Arabia down 9%.

Elon Musk has become the most influential figure in the entourage of US President-elect Donald Trump. Since Trump's victory, Musk's fortune has increased by $21 billion, and his influence on future policy continues to grow.

Nine NetEase employees, including the CEO, are arrested in Hangzhou on suspicion of money laundering. Despite the arrests, the release of Marvel Rivals remains scheduled for December 6, 2024.

8 Ukrainian manufacturers presented domestic drones with the characteristics of the Chinese Mavic. 6 teams successfully completed 10 km flight missions, demonstrating their developments to the military command.

The CSI Semiconductor index rose 6% after the US banned TSMC's advanced chips from being shipped to China. This may accelerate the development of China's own semiconductor production.

China has announced temporary anti-dumping measures on imports of brandy from the EU in the form of a cash deposit. This deepens the trade confrontation after the EU imposed duties on Chinese electric cars.

The 1-carat diamond price index is down 23% since the beginning of the year due to the crisis in India and low demand. The situation is complicated by political changes in Botswana and the development of artificial diamond production.

The GUR reports that half of the 2,000 UAVs launched by Russia in October were decoy drones.

China has unveiled its new stealth fighter, the J-35A, at the Zhuhai Air Show. Experts note that the real capabilities of the aircraft remain a black box, despite the stated advantages of the design.

Typhoon Toraji has hit the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of 2,500 villages and the closure of ports. This is the fourth typhoon in less than a month, with the previous three claiming 159 lives.

The United States has officially banned Taiwanese company TSMC from exporting microchips for artificial intelligence to China. The ban applies to chips produced by a more advanced process and related to AI devices.

Russian authorities are negotiating a merger between Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil. The goal is to strengthen its position in the energy market and obtain more favorable deals with China and India.

China protested the Philippines' signing of new laws on maritime zones and archipelagic routes. Beijing believes that these laws threaten stability in the region and violate the status of disputed territories.

The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.

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.