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Canada’s current account in the fourth quarter was -710 million Canadian dollars, expected -7.71 billion Canadian dollars, and the previous value was revised from -9.68 billion Canadian dollars to -5.27 billion Canadian dollars.

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits in the United States in the week ending February 21 was 212,000, compared with the expected 215,000. The previous value was revised from 206,000 to 208,000.

The number of people continuing to apply for unemployment benefits in the United States in the week to February 14 was 1.833 million, compared with the expectation of 1.858 million. The previous value was revised from 1.869 million to 1.864 million.

Market news: Indian Prime Minister Modi held a departure ceremony at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, concluding his two-day visit.

Russian Foreign Ministry: The attack on the "Friendship" oil pipeline threatens European energy security.

Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine: Today in Geneva, we will continue to advance the negotiation process. We have arranged bilateral meetings with the U.S. delegation, including Special Envoys Witkoff and Kushner.

The Russian Ministry of Defense: Between 12:00 and 14:00 Moscow time, the air defense system on mission intercepted and destroyed 35 Ukrainian drones flying over the Bryansk region.

Russian Defense Ministry: Deploying British troops to Ukraine will not end the conflict, but will prolong the war.

Market news: Iran-US nuclear negotiations have been suspended and are expected to resume later in the afternoon Geneva time.

According to the AXIOS website: The U.S. Army spent $186 million to purchase the "Switchblade UAV."

According to CNBC: U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick was questioned by senators on conflicts of interest.

Market News: An Indian government panel is said to be reviewing the future of key genetically modified food crops.

Eli Lilly (LLY.N): Applications for Orforglipron have been submitted to regulatory agencies in more than 40 countries and it is expected to start the obesity indication approval process in the United States in the second quarter of 2026.

Sberbank CEO: After the government announced budget adjustments, it will be impossible for the ruble to maintain its strength in 2026.

Sberbank CEO: If the lower price limit in the budget rules is lowered, the ruble exchange rate will fall.

Rosatom: It will continue to fulfill its relevant obligations in foreign nuclear power generation projects.

Market news: Stellantis (STLA.N) is negotiating to use Leapmotor’s electric vehicle technology in models launched in the European market.

Market news: Belarusian President Lukashenko held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: India and Israel will work closely to realize the "India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: India will continue to consult and cooperate with all partners on establishing peace in West Asia.