🚨🛢️🇷🇺 Russia increased diesel fuel supplies to Central Asian countries in September due to an excess on the domestic market, according to RTRS. Central Asia's imports of diesel from Russia rose by 19% in September compared to August amid surplus supply. Earlier reports indicated that the export ban on diesel fuel for certain Russian companies might be lifted as early as October.

🇷🇺 Russia's federal budget deficit from January to September reached 5.2 trillion rubles. Non-oil and gas revenues during this period increased by 18.8%, totaling 24.2 trillion rubles, according to the Ministry of Finance. The ministry has pledged to cover the expanded budget deficit for 2026 "primarily" without resorting to loans. For more details, visit the official release.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump on Iran:

"This will soon come to an end. Prices will drop after the war concludes."

🚨🛢️🇺🇸 Trump is preparing to make a major announcement regarding diesel.

🚨 The Dutch government has proposed a bill to intercept Russia's shadow fleet. This legislative move aims to address concerns over geopolitical tensions and the activities of Russian maritime operations.

⚠️✴️🇺🇸🇮🇷 US authorities are poised to confiscate approximately $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency linked to Iran this week, according to Bessent. This action underscores ongoing tensions and regulatory efforts concerning digital assets associated with the Iranian regime. — Newsmax

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump on Iran: "This is a very small price to pay."

⚠️🧠 Leaders of major AI companies in the U.S. are preparing for a potential "massive AI cyber incident" within the next year, modeling scenarios involving public protests and political crises. The incident could disrupt banking, the internet, or power grids, raising concerns about public dissatisfaction directed at AI developers and former President Trump due to a lack of stringent government regulation in the industry. An OpenAI representative confirmed that exercises are underway to ensure readiness for various scenarios. — AXIOS

🚨🛢🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump is set to issue a directive aimed at U.S. officials to control diesel fuel prices. The directive will require department heads to explore ways to bypass local and state regulations that hinder energy production. It will also mandate the use of the Defense Production Act to find methods to boost oil and fuel production. -- sources RTRS

🌟 Thailand is set to launch trading of spot BTC and ETH ETFs on its stock exchange starting October 16.

🇺🇸 The White House has appointed Kathy Zachariah, a conservative commentator associated with Trump Media & Technology Group, as its next press secretary, according to CNBC.

🌍 A magnitude 8 earthquake struck Panama, prompting tsunami warnings for several countries in Latin America. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as aftershocks may occur. Residents are advised to stay alert and follow safety protocols.

🚀 The St. Petersburg Exchange is set to launch cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026. Currently, the platform is working on establishing its own depository, which is essential for initiating such operations. A representative stated, "The St. Petersburg Exchange plans to start trading cryptocurrencies by the end of 2026. We are creating a digital settlement depository and preparing to undergo the necessary procedures for its inclusion in the Bank of Russia's registry of digital depositories" — RBC.

🔥🛢🇷🇺🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the supply of millions of tons of Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets. Russia is set to deliver 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons later. Future shipments could increase by another 3 million tons. Trump described the recent phone call with Putin as very successful. — Truth Social

🔥 President Putin and President Trump have successfully held a phone conversation, according to Kirill Dmitriev. The dialogue emphasizes the continuation of Russian-American energy and economic cooperation, which is expected to benefit global markets and the world at large.

🚨 In a significant development, former President Donald Trump has stated that global diesel prices are set to drop to record lows due to agreements with Russia. This announcement could have major implications for the energy market and international relations. For further details, visit here.

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📈 The Moscow Exchange Index saw increased gains during the evening session, reflecting positive trends in the Russian market. Investors remain optimistic as market dynamics shift. For more details, visit here.

🔥🛢🇷🇺🇺🇸 The U.S. Treasury has authorized the import of Russian diesel fuel, temporarily lifting sanctions until April 7, 2027. This decision marks a significant shift in the current regulatory landscape regarding energy imports from Russia. For more details, visit this link.

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🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that any easing of sanctions against Russia without genuine agreements to halt military actions would be a sign of weakness and a gift to President Putin. He emphasized the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia to ensure a resolution to ongoing conflicts.