⚠️ European leaders are considering deploying troops in central or western Ukraine, according to sources in the Associated Press. These discussions are part of ongoing geopolitical strategies concerning the region's stability and security.

⚠️ The OFZ index (RGBI) has climbed above 110, reflecting developments in the Russian bond market.

🔍 U.S. officials are optimistic about securing a ceasefire in Ukraine within the first 100 days of Trump's presidency, reports The Economist.

⚠️ Update on comparing shares of Nvidia now with those of Cisco during the Dot-com bubble.

🛢 Encouraging the extraction of hard-to-recover gas reserves could involve up to 3.5 trillion cubic meters of gas by 2050, according to Novatek, as reported by TASS.

⚠️🌎 Stagflation is now becoming a real risk amid escalating trade wars, reports UBS.

⚠️🇪🇺 Porsche and Mercedes face losses of $3.7 billion due to Trump's tariffs, reports BBG.

🇷🇺 Trading volume for PJSC "JetLand Holding" shares reached 40.07 million rubles by the end of their first trading day, reported the SPB Exchange.

❗️ Norway's Central Bank interest rate remains steady at 4.5%, aligning with previous expectations.

✴️ Tether CEO announced that the stablecoin USDt currently has over 400 million users worldwide, according to conservative estimates. This number is expected to reach 1 billion soon.

🇯🇵 S&P has affirmed Japan's ratings at A+/A-1 with a "stable" outlook.

🇷🇺 Russia is discussing collaboration on the Northern Sea Route with Turkey and Vietnam, as stated by Likhachev, reports TASS. Additionally, container shipping via the Northern Sea Route is planned to be organized in partnership with the UAE, according to the head of Rosatom, as reported by TASS.

⚠️📰 The founder of Rusagro, Moshkovich, is facing a request for arrest, as authorities believe he might flee the country, according to a TASS correspondent from the courthouse. Investigators are also examining his involvement in other theft-related incidents, as stated by an investigative officer in court.

⚠️ European stocks fell by 1% following new tariffs imposed by Trump on cars and threats of even stricter tariffs if retaliated.

🚨 Russia anticipates the lifting of sanctions on Rosselkhozbank and its reconnection to SWIFT, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

🌕 Gold shows strength following a three-day consolidation period as Goldman raises its forecast.

🗞️ Bernstein has updated its forecasts for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency is expected to reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, $500,000 by 2029, and could hit a staggering $1,000,000 by 2033.

✴️Ripple and Chipper Cash team up to enhance quicker and more affordable crypto-enabled payment solutions across Africa. For more details, visit the expansion link.

🇨🇳 Reports indicate that several Chinese companies, including those in the IT sector, have received signals from Chinese authorities to resume preparing for initial public offerings (IPO). This shift may suggest a change in the government's stance on new listings in mainland China's stock exchanges. Previously, authorities had restricted new offerings due to concerns that they could exacerbate a stock market decline. — FT

🌟 In a move set to reshape the Russian investor relations sector, Infomost Communications and Alliance Territory have joined forces. Led by banker Vagan Amichba, Alliance Territory now comprises the venerated Infomost along with PR giants NW Advisors and Mikhailov & Partners. This collaboration seems poised for a capital market boom.

⚖️ A court has detained the founder of RUSAGRO, Moshkovich, for two months.