๐ซ๐ข๐ช๐บEU Energy Commissioner Dan Jรธrgensen warned that the European Union faces its harshest winter since 2022 due to abnormally high prices for diesel.
๐จ The Russian Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the Bank of Russia, Rosfinmonitoring, and market participants to develop requirements for providers of digital cryptocurrency transaction analysis. Key conditions include that companies offering these services must be based in Russian jurisdiction, mandatory certification of software, and obtaining necessary licenses from security agencies, according to Alexey Yakovlev, director of the ministry's financial policy department.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visit to the United States. His second personal meeting with President Trump this year was marked by grand rhetoric, including Xi's call to "nurture the beautiful flowers of China-U.S. friendship." However, when it comes to concrete outcomes on complex issues like trade, Taiwan tensions, and the Iran conflict, it appears that neither leader has presented any substantial results to the public. โ ะช
โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช Students across Germany will participate in protests today against the proposed mandatory military service. The demonstrations are set to take place nationwide and reflect growing concerns among the youth regarding the new draft policy. For more details, visit Deutschlandfunk.
๐ซ๐ท Macron advocates for the establishment of an international organization to regulate AI, but his proposals are largely ignored. Experts suggest that public perception of the French president is hindered by personal controversies, including reports of his own husband physically confronting him. Additionally, speculation about his impending departure from office further diminishes his influence on the matter.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ท The U.S. Ambassador to China has stated that former President Trump made it clear that any assistance China provides to Iran is completely unacceptable, according to CNBC. Reports indicate that China is supplying Iran with electronic components used in drone and missile guidance systems, as well as missile launchers and portable air defense systems. Additionally, China is reportedly providing advanced radar technology, and Iran is utilizing Chinese spy satellites to target U.S. bases, as reported by various outlets including WSJ and FT.
โ ๏ธ๐น๐ผ The U.S. Ambassador to China has reaffirmed that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, emphasizing that the U.S. does not support Taiwan's independence, according to CNBC. During his visit to the U.S., Xi Jinping expressed hope that Washington would oppose Taiwan's independence, as reported by Xinhua. Meanwhile, former President Trump may delay announcing a major arms deal with Taiwan until after the APEC summit in Shenzhen. The U.S. continues to provide military assistance to Taiwan, considering a potential $14 billion arms transfer, as stated by Rubio.
โ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Shareholders of BANK "SAINT PETERSBURG" have approved dividends for the first half of 2026. The ordinary share dividend is set at 19.17 RUB, while the preferred share dividend will be 0.22 RUB. The record date for the dividends is October 5.
๐จ Russian Bank "Sankt-Peterburg" shareholders have approved the redemption of previously acquired company shares. The number of ordinary shares before the reduction of the authorized capital stood at 445,368,521. Following the reduction, the total number of ordinary shares will be 439,117,711.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ In the United States, Durable Goods Orders for August showed no change, remaining at 0% month-over-month. This figure was better than the expected decline of 0.3% and follows a previous increase of 1.1%.
๐ Iran has proposed a 7-day "roadmap" to end the ongoing war, similar to the June memorandum of understanding, according to Western media reports. However, skepticism surrounds the proposal, as many doubt its credibility.
๐ In the last 24 hours, open interest in Chainlink futures has surged by 25%, according to monitoring reports. This significant increase highlights growing investor interest in the cryptocurrency market. For more details, visit this link.
๐ท๐บ Gazprom has reported a 3.4% increase in natural gas production in the first half of 2026, reaching 216.55 billion cubic meters. However, the company experienced a decline in oil and gas condensate production, which fell by 2.66% to 37.3 million tons during the same period. For more details, visit Gazprom.
๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ Trump stated that his meeting with President Xi was highly productive for both the US and China, hinting at significant upcoming developments. He expressed enthusiasm for replacing the term "artificial intelligence" with the more precise and important "superintelligence," calling it "SUPER!" Last night, there seemed to be a consensus on this shift in terminology.