โ ๏ธ๐ช๐บ๐ท๐บ The European Commission is exploring the creation of a special structure or mechanism to direct frozen Russian assets for further use in support of Ukraine, according to El Pais.
๐๏ธ Experts report a shortage of mass housing in Old Moscow, attributing it to the absence of new projects launched in 2026. The supply of mass new buildings in the city has decreased by nearly one-third over the past year, highlighting significant challenges in the real estate market. For more details, visit RBC.
๐ Carlyle Group has exited the competition for Lukoil's international assets, as reported by Reuters. Previously, the Financial Times indicated that the U.S. government and Gulf brokers supported Todd Boehly's bid for Lukoil's assets. Carlyle's $20 billion deal has stalled. The New York Times later revealed that most shares in the Russian-American oil deal will go to Middle Eastern funds, while the U.S. may secure a 15% stake in the new structure for acquiring Lukoil assets.
โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Severstal reports that the Yakovlevsky mining and processing plant is operating "with some limitations" following drone attacks, according to RTRS.
๐จ๐ A year has passed since Donald Trump was denied the Nobel Peace Prize. Shortly after this event, the cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic collapse, with many altcoins plummeting by 80-90%. This marked the onset of a bear market in crypto. Soon after, conflict with Iran escalated. Many experts believe that awarding Trump the prestigious prize could have averted last year's global tragedies. This year, once again, Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Experts anticipate another challenging year ahead.
๐ X5 shares have returned to the "people's portfolio" on the Moscow Exchange in September.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท The Pentagon has presented proposals to Trump for airstrikes targeting locations up to 80 kilometers inside Iran, according to Al Hadath.
โ ๏ธโด๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ท๐บ The UK Foreign Office has added several crypto platforms to its sanctions list against Russia. Included are Canada-registered Xeltox Enterprises, which operates crypto exchanges Cryptomus, Heleket, and Certa Payments, alongside Kyrgyzstan-based TokenSpot. Also targeted are payment platforms Processing KG, which manages VexPay, and Tsunami Payments. Additionally, the UK has accused company A7 of facilitating sanctions evasion.
โ ๏ธโด๏ธ The largest American public miner, MARA, may have resumed selling BTC. Recent data from Arkham reveals that the company transferred 996 coins to Galaxy Digital.
๐ Xiaomi's stock (1810HK) surged by 10% following the announcement of strong demand for its newly launched SkyNomad SUV series.
๐จ๐ข๐บ๐ธ Trump will not be able to lower diesel prices as long as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine persist, according to recent reports. Despite efforts to boost diesel supplies, the ongoing geopolitical tensions are hindering any significant price reductions. For more details, visit RTRS.
๐จ The Sun reports that British sailors are being trained to take down drones using fire hoses. Meanwhile, The Telegraph reveals that the British Army is testing camouflaged horses for reconnaissance purposes.
๐ง Citi reports that the progress of artificial intelligence is outpacing infrastructure development. To achieve tangible benefits, it is essential for infrastructure and the corporate sector to keep pace with this rapid advancement.