🌍 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.

🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russia has confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the U.S. and global markets, according to President Vladimir Putin. He stated that the presence of Russian oil in the American market would positively impact the global economy. Additionally, Putin and Trump have agreed to continue personal contacts and cooperation between their administrations, intelligence services, and agencies, as reported by the Kremlin. For more details, visit the release.

🇺🇸 A telephone conversation between Putin and Trump has marked their sixth discussion since the beginning of this year, according to TASS.

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🚫 Ukraine will continue to strike Russian refineries if an energy truce is not reached, according to a source from RBC-Ukraine.

🎉 Donald Trump has extended birthday wishes to Vladimir Putin. In response, Putin expressed his gratitude to Trump for the birthday greetings and warm words, according to Ushakov.

🇷🇺🇺🇸 The possibility of a bilateral meeting between Putin and Trump has not yet been specifically discussed. The leaders may find an opportunity to meet, shake hands, and talk on the sidelines of the APEC summit, provided they both attend, according to Ushakov.

🚨 Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he might reconsider his plan to avoid large-scale strikes against Iran before the midterm elections. "I could do it. We'll see," Trump told reporters. Meanwhile, the U.S. urged Americans to leave Iran immediately on October 8. In other news, diesel prices on the CME exchange plummeted following discussions between Putin and Trump.

🚨🇺🇦 U.S. negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami were constructive, according to Witkoff. They discussed resolving the Ukrainian conflict before winter and creating a new security architecture between Russia and Europe for lasting peace. The U.S. and European nations aim to prepare a unified resolution plan for Russia in the coming weeks. However, the Ukrainian delegation ended talks early after news of a "big deal" between Trump and Putin surfaced. An American official warned that Ukraine could lose intelligence support if strikes on Russian refineries continue. Witkoff and Kushner are considering visits to Moscow and Kyiv next week to discuss peace proposals, but the impact of the Trump-Putin deal remains unclear. — AXIOS

⚠️ Ukraine will persist in its strikes on Russian oil refineries, despite a diesel supply deal between Trump and Putin, according to a Ukrainian official cited by the Financial Times. Trump finalized the agreement after Zelensky ignored calls to halt attacks on these facilities. The U.S. has warned that it may withhold intelligence support from Ukraine if the strikes continue, as reported by Axios. For more details, visit FT and AXIOS.

🛢🇺🇸🇷🇺 The Trump administration supports a potential deal for the acquisition of foreign assets from LUKOIL by a consortium led by investor Todd Boehly. The consortium, which includes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), aims to acquire LUKOIL's fields in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, with a combined production exceeding 350,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The deal may also include three refineries in Bulgaria, Romania, and the Netherlands, with a total capacity of 350,000 barrels per day. U.S. officials estimate the foreign assets' value at around $20 billion. — NYP