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China will never add oil to the fire of the Ukrainian crisis, and even more so will not supply weapons to one side or another of the conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.

The European Union (EU) should strengthen sanctions against Russia. This was stated by Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Kallas, the Telegram channel Brief reports.

The demand for weapons in the darknet has increased dramatically after the start of a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. 

A powerful earthquake has occurred off the coast of the Philippines. This is reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center.

MTS's daughter, Stream Digital LLC, has completed settlements within the framework of the offer for the repurchase of shares of MTS PJSC valid for non-residents, according to its message.

After 2013, Ukraine became a political hostage, choosing the path of European integration, so this situation is very dangerous for Georgia.

Georgia hosted a presentation of the socio-political movement "United Neutral Georgia", which opposes the country's European integration, as well as its accession to NATO. This is reported by TASS.

Switzerland has included 69 individuals and 86 structures in the sanctions lists for Russia, including businessmen, judges, the military, as well as companies related to the defense and trade sectors

Kirill Dmitriev, Head of RDIF, said that Russian companies are entering the Indian market, and noted that Russian business sees great potential in this.

The head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Gabrielius Landsbergis, wanted to prove Russian President Vladimir Putin wrong and offered to allow Ukraine to attack targets deep in Russian territory.

It is expected that all key BRICS partners will participate in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, the head of the Ministry of Regional Development Alexei Chekunkov told reporters.

NATO leaders will be offered to create from 35 to 50 brigades, ostensibly to protect against Russia. This is reported by the Reuters news agency, citing sources.

South Korean President Yun Seok-yel said that the future of relations between Seoul and Moscow depends entirely on Russia's actions.

Indonesian rescuers are looking for a 22-year-old Russian man who fell from the board of the ship "Jasper" in the Northern Strait of Malacca, the media center of the islands reports.

In Estonia, by 2025, construction of a defense line will begin, within which 600 concrete bunkers will be erected on the border with Russia.