The main events by the morning: January 10

• Japan is strengthening sanctions against Russia. The country has included 11 people, 51 companies and 3 banks in the Japan sanctions list. The CEOs of Alrosa, Rostec, and other high-ranking managers are among those who have fallen under the restrictions. Their assets will be frozen upon discovery. Japan also banned the export of 335 types of goods, including special equipment parts, spare parts and tools.

• The European Union has tightened its recommendations on flights over Russia. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued new recommendations related to the recent Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. Until July 31, airlines from the EU and other countries operating flights to Europe are advised to avoid the airspace over Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don, Samara and St. Petersburg.

• The year 2024 was recognized as the warmest in history. According to the Copernicus service, 2024 was a record year for global temperature, exceeding the pre-industrial level by 1.5°C for the first time.

• The European Union fears the cancellation of Biden's decrees by Trump. Brussels is concerned that Donald Trump may cancel Joe Biden's key decrees and sanctions, without taking into account their impact on European allies. The European Commission is analyzing Biden's decisions to prepare for possible consequences, including damage to the EU economy and the weakening of its own measures.

• Serbia is planning a new long-term contract with Gazprom. The current contract expires in March 2025. The republic's economic growth requires an increase in gas supplies that flow through the Turkish Stream. This makes Serbia and its neighbors less vulnerable against the background of gas transit restrictions through Ukraine, providing access to cheaper Russian fuel.