Libre News of The World Express Edition. Saturday the 8th of February 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we cover a range of impactful global events. Azerbaijan has intensified its standoff with Russia following the tragic downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane, leading Baku to close the Russian House and bolster its support for Ukraine (Radio Free Europe). In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead his delegation at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on strategies for peace and security guarantees (The Kyiv Independent). Meanwhile, Shein has re-entered the Indian market through a collaboration with Reliance Retail, introducing a locally manufactured product line (The Economic Times). In renewable energy news, Denmark is capitalizing on Germany's reduced wind power investments by expanding its own wind energy infrastructure (Euronews). The Finnish Air Force has deployed F/A-18 Hornet jets to lead NATO air patrols in Iceland, enhancing security across the North Atlantic (Helsingin Sanomat). In Switzerland, the Swiss National Bank is considering a return to negative interest rates to address ongoing economic concerns (Swissinfo). Poland, on the other hand, has voiced support for the establishment of a "rearmament" bank to finance major EU defense initiatives (Politico Europe). Finally, Switzerland plans to repatriate $182 million in confiscated assets to Uzbekistan, following legal proceedings involving corruption charges (Reuters). Stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories shaping our world.