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May 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Yuri Lutov stated that Japans easing of arms export restrictions creates an opportunity for future dialogue between the two countries regarding Japanese military equipment exports to Ukraine. In an interview with the media at the Ukrainian Embassy in Japan, Lutov said that the "Indo-Pacific region is inseparable from the European continent" and that "if Ukraine falls," it will have a "domino effect." He added that Japans move provides an "opportunity for dialogue," and Ukraine could receive funding from Japan to develop air defense systems, thereby reducing its dependence on US-made Patriot missiles.French Prime Minister: The countrys cybersecurity services will conduct attack scenario drills on the system. They will anticipate crisis scenarios, including digital blackouts, to prepare for the worst-case scenario.French Prime Minister: We must strengthen the protection of our systems to deal with the surge in cyberattacks.Switzerlands March retail sales annual rate will be released in ten minutes.On May 1st, analysts at RBC Capital Markets wrote in a report that sporting goods companies appear more vulnerable to high oil prices compared to other apparel and fashion companies. Sportswear has a relatively high reliance on oil in its raw material costs, higher freight costs, and lower profit margins than luxury fashion brands. The bank stated that this could have a "very negative" impact on the financial performance of sporting goods groups such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma.
