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War on Wednesday? Ukraine declares ‘day of unity’

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Ukrainian President Zelensky says he has been informed that Russia will attack on Wednesday, February 16

The President’s office says Zelensky’s statement that Wednesday will be ‘day of attack’ was said with irony.

Ukrainian officials told reporters in Kyiv that Zelensky was not being literal about an attack on Wednesday.

This comes as Ukraine’s president declares that Wednesday will be a ‘unity day’ in response to an expected Russian attack

There was an 8 minute video accompanying the bold facebook post, where he urged state officials, politicians, and business leaders who had left the country to return to show support amid fears of the invasion. 

Zelensky tends to play down suggestions that an attack could happen soon and did not say who had suggested the date of February 16

The comments from the Ukrainian leader was posted on Facebook, heightening tensions between Kyiv and Moscow.

Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border.

Officials from Ukraine, Russia and NATO nations have engaged in diplomatic discussions for weeks, but the conversations did not bear any breakthroughs.

Moscow has continually denied having any such plans, with the west hoping Russia would choose diplomacy over invasion.

Zelensky wrote in a statement on Facebook that Ukraine will hold a Day of Unity on Wednesday.

FACEBOOK POST FROM UKRAINE PM

He said, “We are told that February 16 will be the day of the attack,” according to a Facebook translation of his comments.

“We are intimidated by a great war and once again set the date of the military invasion. This is not the first time. But our state is stronger today than ever.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 8 minute address

President Biden spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, and warned that “swift and severe costs” would follow if Moscow invaded Ukraine.

A further eight American F-15 fighter jets have touched down in Poland, all joining NATO’s coordinated air policing mission but US says it does not believe Russia’s Putin has made ‘final decision’ on whether to invade Ukraine.

UK PM Boris Johnson says the ‘window for diplomacy’ remains

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Gold plunges 5% in biggest drop since 2013

Gold prices plummet over 5%, raising global market concerns as investors react, says Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

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Gold prices plummet over 5%, raising global market concerns as investors react, says Chris Weston from Pepperstone.


Gold prices have crashed over 5% in a single day, sparking concerns across global markets and sending investors scrambling.

Chris Weston from Pepperstone breaks down the causes and implications.

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Trump and Xi set for high-stakes APEC showdown

Trump and Xi to meet at APEC, seeking to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.

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Trump and Xi to meet at APEC, seeking to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.


President Trump and President Xi Jinping will meet for the first time in six years at the APEC summit, aiming to ease trade tensions and revive dialogue amid tariff threats.

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Trump to meet Xi at APEC amid trade tensions

Trump to meet Xi at APEC summit as trade tensions escalate and tariffs loom

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Trump to meet Xi at APEC summit as trade tensions escalate and tariffs loom

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– Trump will meet Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea later this month amid trade tensions.
– China has reshuffled its trade team, appointing Li Yongjie as the new WTO representative.
President Donald Trump confirmed he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit later this month in South Korea.
It marks their first face-to-face encounter in six years amid ongoing trade tensions.Trump expressed hope about achieving a “fantastic deal,” despite escalating disputes. He is prepared to impose significant tariffs on Chinese imports if no agreement is reached. Current U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods average 55%, with a potential increase to 155% looming.

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Trump mentioned that he believes an excellent trade deal would benefit the U.S., China and the global economy. He acknowledged the importance of the negotiations, stating that China respects the U.S. but is always seeking advantages in trade.

China’s Trade Reshuffle

China has reshuffled its trade negotiation team. Li Chenggang has been removed from his position as the representative to the World Trade Organization, while retaining his role as vice minister of commerce. This change aligns with Beijing’s strategy to adjust its trade diplomacy amid tensions.

Li Yongjie has been appointed as the new WTO representative. This team transition comes after scrutiny from U.S. officials and reflects China’s commitment to recalibrating its approach within the ongoing trade discussions.

The upcoming APEC summit will gather leaders from 21 economies, representing a significant portion of global GDP. It serves as a pivotal platform for dialogue, despite the backdrop of intensified trade negotiations.


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