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The EU is preparing to completely cut off Russian gas supplies through Ukraine by the end of the year, as it has already sharply reduced its imports of Russian gas, oil, and coal over the past two years.

Germany is in secret talks with India to purchase ammunition from its stockpile to support Ukraine through intermediaries, as India maintains friendly ties with Russia.

India has secured the release of some of its citizens who worked in "auxiliary jobs" in the Russian army, after discussing each case with the Russian authorities.

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.

India's Foreign Ministry has asked Russia for the early release of some Indians working in the Russian army as "auxiliary workers.

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.

India is seeking $26 billion in private investment to build 11,000 MW of new nuclear power capacity by 2040 to help meet its clean energy goals.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated that Armenia is not an ally of Russia in its aggression against Ukraine and believes that the Almaty Declaration is the basis for recognizing territorial integrity after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

India has defended its relations with russia, emphasizing that it does not accept the Ukrainian or Western position on russia's invasion of Ukraine.

India resumed oil imports from russia, purchasing a shipment of Sokol oil through a trader and probably paying in UAE dirhams.

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.

Hungary has blocked EU sanctions against Russia over proposed measures against Chinese companies.

Thousands of Indian farmers gathered outside New Delhi to demand government intervention to support agriculture, including guaranteed crop prices and loan waivers.

For the first time, the EU proposes to impose sanctions on companies in mainland China as part of its latest package aimed at closing loopholes that allow Russia to obtain military technology through third countries for its weapons factories, the report said.

India is close to signing a unique USD 100 billion trade agreement with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, which provides for significant investment in India in exchange for easier access to trade.

British American Tobacco (BAT) predicts low sales growth and a net loss of 16 billion euros due to fewer Americans smoking cigarettes.

Today, on February 8, all lovers who want to unite their fates forever can join the World Marriage Proposal Day. The event originated in India but has become quite popular in many countries around the world.

India may extend a 20% export duty on steamed rice to reduce food inflation ahead of national elections.

American ambassadors from nine Pacific Rim countries signed a letter calling on Congress to pass a bill to provide assistance to Ukraine and other allies in order to maintain trust with strategic partners.

The United Kingdom continues to indirectly import millions of barrels of Russian oil each year through petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in countries such as India, which are then exported to the UK, undermining Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil revenues.

A pigeon caught in Mumbai last year was released after Chinese symbols were found on its wings, prompting an investigation.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia could no longer rely on russia as its main military and defense partner and should establish closer ties with the United States, France, India, and Georgia.

The US State Department approves the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian military drones and related equipment to India for $4 billion.

Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.

South Africa has confirmed that Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates will join the BRICS, while Argentina declined the invitation.

India, the world's largest arms importer, is trying to distance itself from Russia, its largest supplier, over concerns about the supply of components due to the war in Ukraine. This could push Moscow closer to China, which is a concern for India.

Russia believes that its growing ties with China and emerging economies allow it to challenge the US-dominated financial system and the West. Russian documents indicate plans to undermine the dollar and create a new financial order that is not dominated by the United States.