According to Reuters and Xinhua News Agency, on March 14th, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on its official website that 227 US citizens will be banned from entering the country. The statement stated that the prohibited individuals include members of the US administration, business, media, and academia involved in spreading anti Russian sentiment. The list includes US State Department spokesperson Miller, Deputy Ministers of Defense and Energy, and former US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan.

The statement emphasizes that Russia's entry ban measures are aimed at warning the United States that any aggressive attempts against Russia will be decisively countered. It is understood that sinceRussia-Ukraine WarSince the outbreak, Russia has issued entry bans against thousands of Western politicians, journalists, and those who are said to be "Russia phobic".

London News: On March 14th, the British government announced a new definition of extremism. According to the new definition in the UK, extremism refers to "promoting or advancing ideologies based on violence, hatred, or intolerance.". The purpose of such ideologies is to negate or undermine the basic rights and freedoms of others; Weakening, overthrowing, or replacing the free parliamentary democracy and democratic rights in the UK; Or deliberately create an environment that facilitates others to achieve the above two intentions. It is reported that in 2011, the UK defined extremism as "openly or actively opposing the fundamental values of the UK," such as democracy, the rule of law, and individual freedom.

Industry insiders analyze that the UK's redefinition of extremism is in response to the surge in anti Islamic and anti Semitic incidents in the UK after the outbreak of the Israel Kazakhstan conflict. The UK government will conduct a rigorous assessment of various organizations in the coming weeks. Organizations identified as practicing extremism will not face punishment and can still hold demonstrations, but the government will not provide them with funding or have any dealings with them. Some liberals are concerned that this move may restrict freedom of speech and have an excessive impact on Muslims, deepening social divisions.

military affairs

01The EU announces 5 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine

Brussels Comprehensive News,On March 13th,After months of debate, the European UnionAmbassadors from 27 countries held a meeting in Brussels to agree on a comprehensive reform of the European Peace Fund. Belgium, the rotating presidency of the European Union, has stated that member states have agreed in principle to provide Ukraine with 5 billion euros in weapons supply,Assist Ukraine in purchasing the required ammunition in a short period of time.Since the outbreak of the Russo Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, the European Union has provided approximately 6.1 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine through the European Peace Fund.

It is understood that,The assistance program of the European Peace Fund provides refunds for EU members to transport ammunition to other countries in the form of cash returns. However, there are differences within the European Union regarding the standards for refunds. France has always promoted the development of the European defense industry, insisting that refunds can only be obtained by purchasing weapons produced in Europe. Other countries believe that Europe may not be able to provide all the ammunition needed by Ukraine in a timely mannerThis requirement will limit the EU's efforts to purchase weapons globally for rapid delivery to Ukraine. EU diplomats have stated that all parties have gone throughMonthsAfter discussion,Mutual concessions were made, and in the end, it was decided to make concessions"Purchase Europe"arms”This rule is flexible and takes into account the partial value of bilateral aid when calculating the size of contributions from member countries.

01The civil war in Myanmar hinders the export of agricultural products, and farmers switch to poppy cultivation

According to Agence France Presse, the civil war in Myanmar has caused hardship for the people. The intense conflict that erupted in the northern war-torn areas at the end of last year disrupted trade and transportation, hindered the export of agricultural products such as rice and corn, and greatly impacted the livelihoods of farmers, prompting more people to switch to poppy cultivation. As a result, Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan and become the world's largest opium producing country. Angmou, who grows opium in the border area between Shan State and Karen State, where there are frequent conflicts between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups, said that he can no longer consider the issue of illegal poppy cultivation because planting ordinary crops is simply impossible to survive.

According to United Nations data,The estimated opium production in Myanmar in 2023 is 1080 metric tons, higher than the previous year's estimated 790 metric tons. Poppy flowers have long bloomed in Myanmar's border areas, and some civilian and criminal gangs have refined them into heroin. Law enforcement agencies have turned a blind eye to this billion dollar trade, making illegal poppy cultivation a pillar of the economy for many Burmese people.

According to the latest report from the General Administration of Customs, the Cambodian China Times reported that before this yearIn two months, Cambodia's international trade volume reached 8.12 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Cambodia's export volume reached 3.985 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 22.7%; The import volume reached 4.135 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 16.1%. Among all exported products, crops performed well. The report pointed out that in the first two months of this year, Cambodia's exports of edible vegetables reached 300 million US dollars, an increase of 71% compared to the same period last year, which was 175 million US dollars; Exported fruits, edible fruit seeds, and fruit peels amounted to 133 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 25.4%.

China is Cambodia's largest trading partner. Before this yearIn two months, the trade volume between Cambodia and China reached 2.199 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 29%. Cambodia's exports to China reached 227 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 15%. Imports from China amounted to 1.971 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 30.8%. Other major trade in CambodiaYi partners also include Vietnam, the United States, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.