โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Russia has revived the "Dead Hand" system for nuclear retaliation, as reported by The Sunday Times. A secret underground command complex, "Object 1335," has been expanded in the Ural Mountains. This facility is linked to the Soviet-era "Perimeter" system, now fully operational. The command complex is designed to send signals to special command missiles, enabling a response to a nuclear strike on Russian territory.
โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Russia has commenced military exercises under the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) titled "Interaction-2026," "Search-2026," and "Echelon-2026," according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
๐ท๐ธ Serbian President Vucic is expected to resign today in order to assume the position of Prime Minister after the elections, thereby maintaining his grip on power, according to BBG.
๐จ A surge in altcoin inflows to exchanges has been noted, alongside a significant increase in Bitcoin (BTC) sales by miners, following a sharp market rise, according to CryptoQuant, indicating a historically bearish trend. However, stablecoin inflows remain robust, with recent market gains primarily driven by institutional investors, suggesting a historically bullish outlook, as reported by CryptoQuant.
๐ท๐บ The Kremlin believes that President Putin will attend the APEC summit in China, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He stated that the summit presents a valuable opportunity for Putin to meet with leaders from the United States and China. For more information, visit ะขะะกะก.
๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ธ Dmitry Peskov announced that no decisions have been made regarding President Putin's attendance at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.
โ ๏ธ The provision of Starlink data for strikes deep into Russia would be "very harmful, potentially dangerous, and reckless," according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. This statement follows an earlier call by Alexander Stubb, urging Elon Musk to expand the Starlink coverage area to support Ukraine's strikes on Russia.
๐บ๐ธ Major US networks to resume coverage of Trump events. ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC will return to the press pool on September 27, as reported by the New York Times.
๐ข Approximately 13 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
๐ซ๐ข๐ช๐บ The European Union has warned member states of a potential energy price crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Dan Jรธrgensen, the EU's energy chief, urged countries to consider measures to reduce demand and to continue filling gas storage ahead of winter. Jรธrgensen noted that storage facilities in the region are filled to just over 70%, compared to the seasonal norm of 86% for this time of year. EU FLOATS ENERGY DEMAND CURBS IN PRICE CRISIS LETTER TO MEMBERS
๐ข๐ฎ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ India plans to boost its purchase of LNG from the United States by over 25% for 2027 annual contracts, amid supply disruptions from the Persian Gulf region, according to BBG.
๐ข๐บ๐ธ The Trump administration is set to ease stricter fuel consumption standards imposed during Biden's presidency. This move is anticipated to be a significant win for the automotive and oil industries. For further details, read the article: TRUMP SET TO ROLL BACK BIDEN-ERA AUTO FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
๐ The CEO of Capital B, a French equivalent of Strategy, stated that "BTC is the only asset the U.S. government does not want to sell." Meanwhile, BlackRock highlighted that the increasing U.S. national debt enhances BTC's appeal as a protective asset. For more details, visit here.
๐จ Switzerland is set to vote today on a referendum regarding the preservation of its "Swiss neutrality," according to preliminary data from SRF. Reports indicate that if neutrality is upheld, Switzerland may be required to lift existing sanctions against Russia, as the country would no longer be able to impose sanctions on states involved in conflicts.
๐ Key events this week include significant diplomatic discussions and economic reports.
On Monday, September 28, the Vatican envoy starts talks in Russia on humanitarian aspects of the Ukrainian crisis. Key economic data includes Japan's Central Bank minutes and China's industrial profits.
Tuesday features continued Vatican discussions, Macron's state visit to Spain, and vital economic indicators from Australia, the Eurozone, and the US.
Wednesday sees further Vatican talks and Macron's visit, with crucial PMI data from multiple countries.
Thursday marks National Day in Hong Kong and China, while economic reports from Australia, Japan, India, and the US are expected.
Friday includes the release of US non-farm payrolls and unemployment figures, amidst National Day celebrations in Hong Kong and China.
Sunday concludes with an OPEC+ meeting.
On Monday, September 28, the Vatican envoy starts talks in Russia on humanitarian aspects of the Ukrainian crisis. Key economic data includes Japan's Central Bank minutes and China's industrial profits.
Tuesday features continued Vatican discussions, Macron's state visit to Spain, and vital economic indicators from Australia, the Eurozone, and the US.
Wednesday sees further Vatican talks and Macron's visit, with crucial PMI data from multiple countries.
Thursday marks National Day in Hong Kong and China, while economic reports from Australia, Japan, India, and the US are expected.
Friday includes the release of US non-farm payrolls and unemployment figures, amidst National Day celebrations in Hong Kong and China.
Sunday concludes with an OPEC+ meeting.
๐จ Switzerland has voted against tightening its neutrality policy. The government, parliament, and most major political parties opposed the initiative. If passed, the country would have been unable to independently impose sanctions on states involved in armed conflicts. Additionally, it would have been prohibited from joining military alliances or cooperating with them, except in cases of attack or imminent threat to the nation.