🌫 China has ramped up aluminum production to a record 129,000 tons in response to rising prices and strong demand. However, the aluminum industry is nearing the annual production capacity limit of 45 million tons set by the government in 2017 to curb structural oversupply and carbon emissions. — BBG

Citigroup anticipates further price increases as the market faces its largest supply shock in 50 years.

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🌍 Russia and China have nearly fully transitioned their trade settlements to rubles and yuan, according to President Putin. The bilateral trade turnover has long surpassed 200 billion dollars.

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❗️🇷🇺 On May 25, the Southern Generation Company (ЮГК) will hold a meeting regarding dividends for the year 2025.

⚠️🇮🇷 Iran has prepared new tactical measures in the event of a renewed U.S. attack, according to an Iranian military source cited by RIA Novosti. This statement comes amid concerns about a potential repeat of U.S. aggression against Iran.

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🇷🇺 In a major interview with "Kommersant," Rostelecom President Mikhail Oseevsky outlined the company's strategic direction. He emphasized that Rostelecom aims to strengthen its positioning as an IT company. By 2027, the company plans to increase its net profit 3.5 times compared to 2025, enabling a twofold increase in dividends for shareholders during the new strategic cycle. — interview

🚨 Russian military exercises focused on the preparation and application of nuclear forces in the face of aggression threats will take place from May 19 to 21. The Russian Armed Forces will address issues related to the joint preparation and use of nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus, according to the Ministry of Defense. For more details, visit mt в max.

🌍 Wildberries is set to open its first five-star hotel in Turkey on July 15. The move marks an expansion for the Russian online retailer, aiming to enhance its presence in the hospitality sector. For more details, visit mt в max.

🚧 Russia is in talks regarding China's involvement in the construction and financing of a road along the Caspian Sea, which will connect to Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. This was stated by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin in an interview with RIA Novosti.

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🇷🇺 OGKB OGK-2 has reported a 1.3% decline in revenue under IFRS for 2025, according to a report by PAO "Tsentrenergoholding," its main shareholder and part of Gazprom Energoholding. The net loss for OGK-2 could reach 2.12 billion rubles, compared to a profit of 6.1 billion rubles the previous year. Notably, OGK-2 has not published IFRS reports in recent years.

⚠️ Sales of new buildings in major cities of Russia dropped by 21-27% year-on-year in April, according to a report by Kommersant. For more details, visit here. For additional insights, check mt in max.

🌟 Bank "Saint Petersburg" has announced its financial results for April 2026 under RAS. The revenue reached 29.0 billion rubles, reflecting a decrease of 13.6% year-on-year.

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✨ Finnish pension fund Varma has acquired shares of MSTR worth $7.5 million.

🚀 Moscow Exchange will begin trading shares of "Evraz" today. The ticker for the company is EVRZ.

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⚠️🇺🇸 The United States will conduct a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, on May 20.

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🚨 X5 Group has announced its 2025 dividend of 245 RUB per share. The general meeting will take place on June 26, with the cut-off date set for July 7.