The Russian Invasion

Ukraine's anger and concern: Hypocrisy - our lives are being devalued

The success of shooting down Iran's robots and attack drones over Israel shows what support Ukraine also needs - and what can be achieved if the country receives such support from the West. That was the message in President Volodymyr Zelensky's evening speech, several media reports:

- The whole world witnessed an allied operation in the sky over Israel and the neighboring countries. It showed how truly effective unity in defense against terror can be when it is based on sufficient political will, he said.

Anger and disappointment are spreading among the population that Ukraine's allies have not given the same support that Israel has received, writes the New York Times.

Kharkiv resident Amil Nasirov describes the difference as "hypocrisy":

- It feels like Ukrainian lives are being devalued.

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Scholz meets Xi - Peace in Ukraine on the agenda

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Beijing on Tuesday to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, TT writes.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the countries' relations are the topics on the agenda.

"The meeting with President Xi will also focus on how we can contribute more to a just peace in Ukraine," says Scholz in a statement at X.

China claims to be a neutral party in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but has been criticized for refusing to condemn the invasion.

Scholz is said to have conveyed to Xi that the war has a very negative impact on security in Europe.

Instead, Xi is said to have emphasized the importance of relations between Germany and China in the face of "increased risks and challenges".

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The housing industry in Dubai
Russians, crypto millionaires and rich Indians are moving in

Russians who want to protect their assets, crypto millionaires and rich Indians who want a second home. It is groups that are driving the increased sales of luxury homes in Dubai, writes Bloomberg.

After the pandemic, the emigration of foreign workers increased. In addition, Dubai saw increased competition from other business centers in the region. Dubai responded by making it easier to get a visa to the country.

Today, Dubai is one of the world's fastest-growing housing markets for luxury homes worldwide, according to Fasail Durrari at brokerage firm Knight Frank.