π·πΊ The Russian government is not under pressure to sell its stake in Aeroflot at any cost during the upcoming SPO. Officials are closely monitoring market dynamics. The Aeroflot SPO package includes shares from the National Wealth Fund, influencing the purchase price considered by the fund. For more information, visit here.
π’ Qatar and the UAE have initiated ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) outside the Strait of Hormuz, circumventing the critical waterway. This development signals a strategic shift in LNG transportation, enhancing supply chain resilience in the region. For more details, visit the full report here.
π’π·πΊ Gazprom's "Power of Siberia 2" may be renamed "Power of Baikal," according to Civilev.
π¨π³ China's steel exports to the CIS have increased by 18% since the beginning of the year. Russian metallurgists are noting pressure from this trend, as reported by Kommersant.
βοΈπ·πΊ The Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, stated there is no need to revert to mandatory currency sales norms, as monitoring is functioning effectively. The ministry is preparing proposals to include cryptocurrencies in the monitoring framework under the decree on obligatory currency sales. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the role of digital currencies in the Russian economy. For more details, visit here.
π The Russian Ministry of Finance is maintaining its plans to sell the state's stake in NMTP as a single package by the end of the year, according to Moiseev.
π·πΊ Sberbank currently does not foresee any opportunities for an IPO for companies within its ecosystem, according to TASS.
π·πΊ On September 9, Sberbank is set to release its financial results for the first eight months of 2026. Investors and analysts are keenly awaiting this report to assess the bank's performance and future prospects. For more information, visit Sberbank's official website.
πΊπΈ Apple has followed Google's lead in renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on its maps.
β οΈβ΄οΈ Two Thai businessmen, Natthawat Rakthamachaler and Natthawat Kasamvilas, have filed a lawsuit against Tether for freezing their $42.4 million in USDT without a court order, summons, or any formal legal basis.
π·πΊ Reshetnikov forecasts that Russia's GDP will grow beyond expectations by the end of 2026, reaching approximately 0.6%, according to TASS.
π A global sell-off of government bonds is intensifying, according to RTRS. Investors are reacting to shifting economic conditions, leading to increased volatility in the bond market. This trend reflects growing concerns over interest rates and inflation, prompting a reevaluation of investment strategies worldwide.
ππ°πͺπΊ The price of gas in Europe has exceeded $900 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since the end of 2022.
β οΈπΉπ· Turkish airlines are experiencing widespread flight delays and cancellations to Moscow due to the situation in the skies, as reported by the media. Representatives from one Turkish airline officially cited a sharp "change in security conditions" in the airspace over European Russia. They added that the local Turkish authorities have temporarily imposed a ban on flights heading to Moscow for national operators. This announcement follows President Zelensky's recent campaign to "close the skies" over Russia.
ποΈ The developer "Samolyot" is acquiring its partner's share in the residential complex project on Sabaneev Street in Vladivostok, according to RIA.