Qatar and the UAE have initiated LNG transfers utilizing ship-to-ship methods to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by RTRS.

Gazprom's "Power of Siberia 2" project may be renamed "Power of Baikal," according to Tsivilev.

China's steel exports to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have increased by 18% since the beginning of the year. Russian metallurgists report experiencing pressure. — Ъ

The Russian Finance Ministry intends to propose the inclusion of cryptocurrency within the monitoring scope under the decree concerning mandatory foreign exchange earnings sales, according to Moiseev, as reported by Interfax. The reinstatement of non-zero foreign exchange sales requirements is considered unnecessary due to the effectiveness of current monitoring measures.

Sugar prices have risen to a new high, reaching levels not observed since April 2025.

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In August, the prices of new buildings increased in nearly 70% of Moscow districts, according to a report by RBC.

The Russian Ministry of Finance plans to sell the state's stake in NMTP as a single package by the end of the year, according to Moiseev, as reported by IFR.

Sber currently does not anticipate any initial public offerings (IPOs) for companies within its ecosystem, according to TASS.

Sberbank will announce its financial results for the first eight months of 2026 on September 9.

The MOEX Russia Index opened with a decline of 0.8%.

Following Google's initiative, Apple has renamed Ontario Lake as "Lake America" on its maps.

Two Thai businessmen, Natthawat Rakthammachalern and Natthawat Kasamvilas, have filed a lawsuit against Tether for freezing their $42.4 million in USDT without a court order, subpoena, or any formal legal basis.

Export duties on grain in Russia will be suspended until December 31, 2026. Duties on sunflower oil and meal will remain fixed at their August levels, as announced by the Ministry of Economic Development. Further information is available on the Interfax website.

Russia's economy is projected to surpass expectations, with Reshetnikov forecasting GDP growth of approximately 0.6% by the end of 2026, according to TASS.

The global sell-off of government bonds is intensifying, according to a report by RTRS.

European stocks have declined to their lowest level in one month, according to Reuters.

Gas prices in Europe have exceeded $900 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since late 2022.

Turkish Airlines is reportedly experiencing delays and cancellations of flights to Moscow due to airspace restrictions. Representatives from the airline have indicated that this action is in response to a sudden change in security conditions over European Russia. The relevant Turkish authorities have temporarily prohibited national carriers from operating flights to Moscow to manage the situation. In a related development, President Zelensky announced an initiative to implement a no-fly zone over Russia.

Russian developer Samolyot is acquiring a partner's stake in a residential complex project on Sabaneev Street in Vladivostok, according to RIA.

According to TASS, AvtoVAZ forecasts that the passenger car market in Russia will remain at the levels observed in 2025 throughout the period of 2026-2027.