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President Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to consider real peace proposals from other countries. He called on Western officials to openly discuss the idea of exchanging territory for NATO membership.

Nokia plans to cut about 2000 jobs in China as part of a cost-cutting program. This is part of the company's global plan to cut 14,000 employees due to the loss of its position in the Chinese market.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never spoken of intentions to build nuclear weapons. He recalled the Budapest Memorandum and the security guarantees that Ukraine was supposed to receive in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons.

The United States imposed sanctions on three companies and one individual from Russia and China for the development and production of Harpy drones. These are the first US sanctions against Chinese companies that produce weapons in partnership with Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that China cannot fuel the conflict in Ukraine without consequences for its interests. He called for working with partners to overcome common challenges and protect values.

China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying 20 aircraft and 8 ships. During the 13-hour maneuvers, China also test-fired two missiles.

KFI experts explained that the Russians may use Starlink on attack drones to improve coordination during attacks. They also noted changes in the guidance system and the explosive part of the “Shahed”.

Zelenskyy said that the Kremlin plans to reach the level of EU weapons production by 2025 to continue the war. The President emphasized the assistance to Russia from North Korea, Iran, and China.

Three countries have announced the creation of a new multinational group to monitor sanctions against North Korea. The decision was made after Russia and China disrupted monitoring activities at the UN.

Futures for Brent and WTI rose slightly after falling by 4%. Experts point to uncertain price prospects due to geopolitical tensions and weak demand forecasts.

The Walgreens pharmacy chain announced the closure of 1,200 stores in the United States over three years due to financial problems. The company reported a quarterly loss of $3 billion due to acquisitions and litigation.

Robert Fico believes that the war in Ukraine may end soon. He supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine, but believes that Russia will not leave the occupied territories.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian intelligence records not only the transfer of weapons from North Korea to Russia, but also the transfer of people.

The FATF international group will decide next week whether to blacklist Russia. Ukraine has stepped up its campaign to downgrade Russia, providing evidence of its cooperation with high-risk countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the partnership between China and the United States. He said that cooperation can contribute to the development of both countries and create new opportunities for global development.

Taiwan reports 28 Chinese aircraft crossing the middle line of the strait during military exercises. China calls the drills a warning against “separatist actions” in response to a speech by Taiwan's president.

China may raise $850 billion from special treasury bonds over three years. The funds will be used to stimulate the economy and help local governments with their debts.

Thousands of U. S. and Philippine troops have begun the annual Kamandag exercise in the northern and western Philippines. This follows Chinese maneuvers near Taiwan and a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

The island nation of Sri Lanka has announced its application to join the BRICS. The application will be officially submitted during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23-24.

The russian defense minister went to China for talks with the country's military and political leadership.

peskov said that negotiations on nuclear capacity reduction are impossible without taking into account all security aspects. This is a response to Biden's words about the US readiness for talks with russia, China and DPRK.

Beijing said that the Taiwan issue is an internal affair of China and does not tolerate external interference. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to adhere to the “one China” principle.

Donald Trump has announced the possibility of using the military on Election Day against “radical left-wing lunatics. ” The former president downplayed threats from his supporters, blaming his opponents.

U. S. President Joe Biden declared his readiness to negotiate with Russia, China, and North Korea without preconditions to reduce the nuclear threat. He emphasized the importance of progress in reducing nuclear arsenals.

China has been conducting military exercises near Taiwan, focusing on increasing combat readiness and blockading key areas. Taiwan condemned these actions and sent its troops in response.

Indonesian authorities have asked Apple and Google to block the Chinese app Temu. This decision is aimed at protecting local small and medium-sized businesses from unhealthy competition with cheap Chinese goods.

Turkey imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot-rolled steel from China, Russia, India and Japan. The duties range from 6.10% to 43.31% and apply to about 4 million tons of imported products worth $2-2.2 billion.

According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.

KASE terminated its relationship with MOEX, which was subject to US sanctions. Moscow Exchange withdrew from KASE's shareholding, selling its 13.1% stake to two new participants.

The expert believes that the postponement of the Ramstein meeting gives Ukraine time to prepare better. The US is expected to change its position on long-range weapons after the November elections.