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Poland continues to import Russian vegetables despite EU sanctions

Poland has been importing Russian vegetables despite the EU sanctions against Russia, according to reports by Berliner Zeitung. Dozens of trucks carrying Russian tomatoes and cucumbers are arriving at the wholesale market in the Polish town of Bronisze, where they are being sold at prices well below EU-produced vegetables. Polish farmers have been struggling to meet the increased energy costs to power their greenhouses, which have led to a hike in food prices. The annual inflation in Poland has also reached 18.4%, with food prices and energy costs rising at the fastest pace.

Russia surpasses Qatar and Australia to become China's largest gas supplier

China's customs agency data shows that Russia has become the country's largest supplier of natural gas, surpassing Turkmenistan, Qatar, and Australia. In January, the total supply of Russian gas was 2.7 billion cubic meters, delivered via the Power of Siberia pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. China's total gas imports in January rose by 1% YoY to 11.3 bcm, largely driven by increased LNG imports, which grew for the first time in 13 months by 7% YoY. Moscow and Beijing also signed an agreement for additional natural gas supplies to China via the Far Eastern Route.

China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia; emphasizes move towards multipolar world

Chinese President Xi Jinping has written an article in Rossiyskaya Gazeta, ahead of his visit to Moscow, highlighting the ten-year relationship between China and Russia, saying that relations have improved and a transition to a multipolar world liberated from US domination will not be stopped. The article emphasized the necessity for peace, development and win-win cooperation and called for increased investment, stronger policy coordination and increased economic cooperation between the two nations. Xi also spoke of the “legitimate security concerns of all countries” and called for dialogue and consultation in pursuit of a broad path toward a world of lasting peace and common security.