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Ukraine Marks Rare Breakthrough With Liberation of Eight Settlements

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi listen a report of Denys Prokopenko, commander of the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard 'Azov', while they visit a position of Ukrainian service members. Ukraine has announced the recapture of eight settlements in the eastern part of the country, marking one of its few notable battlefield gains in recent months. The advance, though limited in scale, is being framed by Ukrainian officials as a meaningful sign of resilience amid a grinding conflict that has largely favored entrenched Russian positions. Military spokespeople described the operation as a coordinated push that reclaimed several small but strategically useful villages, helping to stabilize defensive lines and relieve pressure on nearby front‑line units. While the settlements themselves are modest in size, their recovery offers a symbolic boost at a time when Ukraine has faced ...

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Chinese Stocks Plummet Amid Stimulus Concerns

 

Chinese stocks experienced a significant downturn today, with the Shanghai Composite Index plummeting by 6.6%. This sharp decline comes as investors express growing anxiety over the lack of substantial economic stimulus from Beijing.

The market’s reaction follows recent rallies driven by hopes for major economic interventions. However, the latest announcements from Chinese officials have failed to meet these expectations, leading to widespread sell-offs. The CSI300 Index, which tracks the top 300 stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets, also saw a substantial drop of 5.6%.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was not spared, falling by 1.5% as investors moved to lock in profits after recent gains. The lack of new, impactful fiscal policies has left many market participants disappointed, contributing to the overall negative sentiment.

Analysts suggest that the market’s response is a clear signal of diminishing confidence in half-hearted promises and a demand for more decisive economic measures. As the situation unfolds, global investors will be closely watching for any further developments from Beijing.



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