🚀 The Su-57 has made its inaugural flight equipped with the advanced fifth-generation engine "product 177," according to Rostec. This milestone marks a significant advancement in Russia's aviation capabilities. For more information, visit Rostec.

✨ In Russia, the number of crypto farms has surged significantly as investors are increasingly investing in mining following its legalization. This trend indicates a growing interest in the cryptocurrency sector among Russian investors. For more details, visit RBC.

🇨🇳 Chinese AI developers MiniMax and Zhipu AI are planning to conduct an IPO. Both startups are backed by Alibaba and Tencent and could become the first Chinese AI startups to debut on the stock market. For more details, visit here.

🇺🇸 The United States is recalling ambassadors from 29 countries. Diplomatic missions were informed of the personnel changes last week. All ambassadors stepping down were appointed during Biden's administration. The new U.S. diplomatic strategy aims to involve staff who fully support Trump's "America First" priorities. — AP

🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 The Arctic LNG-2 project has sent its 16th tanker with liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export in 2025, according to BBG.

🌏 Japan is preparing to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, according to RTRS.

⚠️🇮🇷 Israel has warned the United States that Iran's extensive missile drills may be a cover for preparations for an actual strike, according to Axios. Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to discuss the possibility of new attacks on Iran with President Trump, as reported by NBC News.

🚀 The prediction platform Kalshi has integrated the TRON network.

🚨 New data from Autostat reveals that sales of new electric vehicles in Russia fell by 31.4% year-on-year from January to November 2025, totaling 11,202 units. This decline highlights the challenges facing the electric vehicle market in the country.

💥 Russia increased coal exports in November by 13% year-on-year, according to a report. For more details, visit this link.

⚠️🇷🇺 The growth rate of airline ticket prices is slowing in 2025 due to increased competition from foreign carriers and accumulated inflation from previous years. In 2026, if demand remains stable, foreign airlines are expected to continue capturing traffic from Russian competitors, who will likely keep prices in check, analysts believe — Ъ.

🇷🇺 Inflation in Russia is expected to slow down to 4.5% by the end of 2026, down from 6% this year, according to forecasts from Expert RA. For more details, visit this link.

🌫 Copper prices have reached a new record on the London Metal Exchange, hitting $11,990.

🌏 The Chinese yuan is nearing the 7 mark against the dollar. Authorities in China are urging for further strengthening of the CNY against the USD. Some analysts believe that a drop in USDCNY below 7 will be short-lived, according to a report by Bloomberg. For more details, visit here.

✨ A consensus among leading crypto experts and investment firms predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach between $200,000 and $250,000 by the end of 2025. Currently, BTC is trading at $88,000. For more insights, visit MT in MAX.

🚀 The topic of "prediction markets" is gaining momentum as the number of "forecasting platforms" is increasing rapidly. DropsTab has released a list of the largest platforms based on venture capital raised and social activity, many of which are set to launch their own tokens soon.

🇮🇳🇳🇿 New Zealand and India have finalized an agreement on a free trade deal. The signing is expected in the first half of 2026. The countries aim to double their bilateral trade within the next five years.

🏢 The Russian Real Estate Register reports that new housing sales in Moscow have decreased by 4% year-on-year over the past 11 months.

🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia's LNG exports to China have reached a record high, surpassing Australia's supply to the country. This significant milestone highlights Russia's growing influence in the global energy market. For more details, visit BBG. Check out additional insights at MT in MAX.

⚠️ Analysts and businesses are evaluating whether the Central Bank's decision to lower the interest rate by 0.5% will be sufficient. Experts believe this move is unlikely to significantly aid heavily indebted companies, as concerns about financial stability persist. For more details, visit Vedomosti.

🌍 Solidcore Resources, a gold mining company, has successfully completed the buyback of 123.4 million shares that were locked in Euroclear. For more details, visit the link: here.