โ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ A drone attack on the main building of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv is likely the result of internal conflict among Ukrainian intelligence services rather than Russian actions. This theory was proposed by State Duma Deputy Oleg Matveychev, who assessed its likelihood at 96%. For more details, visit here.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine faces a shortfall of 32.6 billion euros by 2027, according to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko. The minister highlighted the urgent need for financial support as the country continues to grapple with economic challenges. The situation underscores the significant impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions on Ukraine's economy.
๐ Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI plans to raise up to $5 billion in an IPO in Hong Kong, with a potential valuation of $50 billion, according to BBG. The company recently launched its open-source model Kimi K3, boasting 2.8 trillion parameters, which the developer claims is the largest AI model in existence. In the U.S., concerns have been raised, labeling the emergence of Kimi K3 as a "DeepSeek 2.0" moment for America.
โ๐ท๐บ Shareholders of Rusal have approved the decision to not pay dividends for the first half of 2026.
๐ฅ The coal market in Russia, struggling since 2024, is showing early signs of recovery. Global prices are reaching multi-year highs, boosting Russian exports and production, which slightly improves the sector's financial performance. However, the market's turnaround is largely attributed to supply instability caused by accidents and Middle Eastern conflicts. Both market participants and experts believe that elevated prices will persist only until the end of the current year. โ ะช
๐ท๐บ๐ฎ๐ฉ Rusal is considering a project to build a bauxite-alumina plant in Indonesia, according to the company.
๐ฅโ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has warned that Russia will face a painful response to its attacks, which will include increased special operations, the unveiling of agent networks, and the elimination of enemies. President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is preparing a response to Russian strikes, with the geography of the retaliation already determined. The timing of the response will be chosen to ensure effectiveness.
๐จ๐บ๐ฆ Witkoff and Kushner are set to fly to Moscow today and will hold talks with Putin tomorrow, according to Axios.
๐ More investment firms are raising their ratings and recommending the purchase of broker Robinhood stocks, according to recent monitoring. The main reason is the rapidly growing popularity of Robinhood Chain, launched on July 1, which is currently breaking records across various metrics and emerging as a leader among many established networks.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ U.S. ambassadors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for talks with Russia. Sources close to the Kremlin express low expectations for the visit, noting that previous trips by Witkoff and Kushner yielded no progress. There is little reason to believe they will bring acceptable proposals this time. โ BBG
๐จ PIK has announced an offer price of 551.4 rubles per share. The offer comes from the company "Real Estate Assets," which owns 98.0071% of the shares. A meeting of the Board of Directors regarding the delisting is scheduled for September 7.
๐๐ฐ๐ฟ S&P has upgraded the ratings outlook for Freedom Holding Corp. and its four subsidiariesโFreedom Finance JSC, Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., Freedom Finance Global PLC, and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan JSCโfrom "stable" to "positive." The agency also raised the national ratings for Freedom Finance and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan from kzA- to kzA. Additionally, Moodyโs assigned ratings to the holding's insurance companies for the first time: Freedom Life at Baa3 and Freedom Insurance at Ba1, with Freedom Life becoming the group's first company to achieve an investment grade.