💥🇷🇺 VK is actively reducing its debt. Over a year and a half, VK's net debt has decreased by more than three times. By the end of the first half of 2026, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 2.3x, indicating the company's financial stability. VK aims to maintain the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio in the medium-term range of 2-3x. More information can be found on the company's website.

📰🚨 No official confirmation has been received from Saudi Arabia regarding the damage to the "East-West" oil pipeline.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.

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📰 Gazprom plans to continue increasing gas production in Yamal using onshore and shelf fields, according to the company.

🇷🇺 The Moscow Exchange is launching a pre-IPO preparation program. Training in the MOEX Start accelerator for companies gearing up for private placement or pre-IPO will commence on October 1, 2026. For more information, read the release.

📰 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign on September 25-26 upon returning from the United States. Previously, Vucic had repeatedly stated that the world is on the brink of a "big war."

The prevailing expectation on Wall Street is that the European Central Bank will raise the interest rate by 0.25% at the meeting scheduled for September 10.

Pakistan is reportedly contemplating involvement in the conflict by conducting strikes against the Houthis in Yemen at the request of Saudi Arabia, according to Hayom News. This potential development signifies Pakistan's consideration of aligning its military actions with Saudi interests amid escalating tensions resulting from the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

Dell's stock rose by 4% as the company announced plans to raise $4 billion through a bond offering to refinance its debt.

The U.S. Treasury Department will raise the purchase volume of long-term bonds to $6 billion per operation, up from the current $4 billion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam have endorsed a cooperation package aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, according to RIA. The two countries will transition to trading in their national currencies, and Russia plans to implement visa-free travel for Vietnamese citizens in the near future. Vietnam intends to increase the number of private and charter flights to Russia and enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sectors. Additionally, both nations will explore investment opportunities, particularly in the fields of energy and industry.

Global oil reserves declined by 400 million barrels in 2026 and are projected to continue decreasing through the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Bitcoin is encountering a key resistance zone between $84,000 and $85,000, a level characterized by substantial trading volumes in the past, according to Glassnode.

Apple shares declined by 1.5% following the announcement of its first foldable iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Crypto wallet MetaMask is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Consensys, the developer behind Ethereum and MetaMask, has established MetaMask as a separate company under the same brand name.

Former President Trump has predicted that the conflict in Iran will conclude immediately following the midterm elections.

🛢🇺🇸 Former President Trump addressed gasoline prices in the United States, noting that a reduction will require additional time.

Apple has increased the prices of all previous iPhone models by $100 following the release of its latest models.

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has indicated that the ongoing El Niño event, which is currently affecting global weather patterns, has a 75% probability of becoming a historic event by exceeding all records since 1950. The phenomenon is expected to intensify throughout the year, thereby increasing its measurable impact on global weather. Forecasters suggest it may develop into the strongest El Niño since 1877. This could result in Eastern Pacific waters warming by at least 3 degrees Celsius, paralleling the severe 1877-78 event. — BBG

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has reported that a significant El Niño event, currently affecting global weather patterns, has a 75% probability of becoming the most intense on record since 1950. The event is expected to intensify throughout the year, leading to increasingly predictable impacts on worldwide weather. Forecasts suggest it may become the strongest El Niño since 1877, potentially causing Eastern Pacific sea surface temperatures to rise by at least 3 degrees Celsius, comparable to the severe 1877-78 episode. — BBG