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- Russia Signals Higher Diesel Exports to U.S. and Other Partners
Brent and WTI fell in early U.S. trading as Russia outlined potential diesel shipments of up to 1 million metric tons in December.
· Investing
- Russia’s A7 to Launch USDT Cross-Border Payments Service
A7 International will charge a fixed 0.3% fee and settle invoices through SWIFT in the recipient’s requested fiat currency.
· Business
- Ukraine Threatens Russian Refineries as Brent Crude Reclaims $106
Brent crude rose 2% to $106.80 a barrel on Oct. 12 as Russia’s refining capacity remained near 60%.
· Investing
- Trump says Ukraine needs new president as Russia diesel deal draws scrutiny
Trump's call for new Ukrainian leadership and a Russia diesel deal have raised concern over U.S. policy toward the war, with Hal Kemfer pointing to doubts over supply, pricing and congressional fallout.
· Regulation
- Yandex Connectivity Falls After Drone Strikes Target Three Facilities
Strikes targeted Yandex facilities in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir. The Kaluga data center went offline, while Sasovo housed two supercomputers.
· Technology
- A7 to Unveil Tether-Based Cross-Border Payments Service Oct. 13
The service will let customers pay foreign invoices in Tether (USDT) while recipients receive funds through SWIFT in their requested currency.
· Business
- Zelensky Accuses Russia of Breaking Energy Ceasefire, Pressures Trump
Ukraine says Russian forces attacked power facilities over the past week, while European officials questioned whether the arrangement can hold.
· Regulation
- Russian Strikes Halt Metinvest Mills as Ukraine’s Steel Industry Falters
Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov said attacks and tighter European Union steel-import rules are threatening the country’s steelmaking sector.
· Business
- White House Frames Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire as Potential Pact
The proposal could expand from refinery attacks to power plants and energy grids, while tensions between Trump and Zelensky deepen.
· Regulation
- Moscow Exchange Tests Crypto Trading Ahead of Dec. 1 Launch
The Russian exchange is testing transactions with professional participants under a new cryptocurrency framework that took effect Sept. 1.
· Business
- Energy Analyst Says Diesel Prices Correlate More Closely With Treasury Yields
Diesel averaged $6.3895 per gallon on Oct. 1, while the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 5.24% on Oct. 9 amid inflation concerns.
· Investing
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Accept Energy Ceasefire if Russia Agrees
Ukraine’s president said he would accept an energy ceasefire if Russia agrees, after President Donald Trump announced one had been reached.
· Regulation
- Zelensky Links Ukrainian Elections to Putin’s 60-Day Ceasefire
Ukraine would organize elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day halt in fighting, President Zelensky said Sunday.
· Regulation
- Sberbank Tests Bitcoin, Ether and USDT Trading in Banking App
Russia’s largest bank is testing crypto purchases, sales, deposits and withdrawals through Sberbank Online, with broader access planned for Dec. 1 if regulations take effect.
· Business
- Yandex Shuts Vladimir Data Center After Drone Attack, Third Reported Attack in Four Days
Yandex Cloud entered emergency mode after the facility was damaged. The attack also disrupted electricity for about 5,000 residents.
· Technology
- UK Sanctions Five Crypto and Payment Firms Over Russia Allegations
The 38 new designations include businesses linked to the A7 cross-border payment network and its A7A5 ruble-pegged stablecoin.
· Regulation
- U.S. Treasury Authorizes Russian Diesel Transactions Through April 2027
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin conveyed Iran’s views on ending the conflict during an Oct. 9 call with President Donald Trump.
· Regulation
- UK Sanctions Cryptomus and Two Crypto Services Over Illicit Financing
The designations target services linked to illicit financing tied to Russia’s wartime economy and more than 15,000 illicit transactions.
· Regulation
- Putin Relayed Iran War Proposal to Trump, Kremlin Says
The message came after Trump announced a U.S.-Russia arrangement involving more than 4 million tons of diesel as fuel prices rise.
· Investing
- Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Exceed Prewar Levels
Trump also said the United States has full control of the waterway and that Russia agreed to provide large volumes of oil products, mainly diesel.
· Investing
- Putin Says Russia Cannot Resume Ukraine Talks After Trump Call
A Kremlin aide said Russia’s president blamed Ukraine’s position for blocking an immediate return to negotiations. Trump directed the message to Ukraine’s delegation.
· Investing
- Zelensky Calls Trump’s Decision to Lift Russian Diesel Sanctions Weak
The Ukrainian president said the move looked like a birthday present for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
· Regulation
- Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal to Boost Global Fuel Supply
Russia would supply 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward, Trump said Friday.
· Investing
- Trump Says Putin Agreed to Supply More Than 300,000 Tons of Diesel
The proposed deliveries include 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward, with as much as 3 million tons possible depending on refinery capacity.
· Business
- UK Sanctions Crypto Firms Linked to Russia’s A7 Financial Network
The Oct. 8 package names three cryptocurrency exchanges and two payment platforms among 38 new designations targeting Russian financial and supply networks.
· Regulation
- Carlyle’s Deal for Most Lukoil International Assets Expires
The agreement was reached earlier in 2026 and expired during the summer.
· Business
- UK Sanctions Xeltox, Lists Cryptomus and Heleket as One Entity
The Oct. 8 action was part of a 38-designation package targeting financial channels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions.
· Regulation
- UK Sanctions Crypto Platforms Over Alleged Russia Sanctions Evasion
The Oct. 8 package targets five financial entities and a company director amid broader measures against Russia-linked finance, oil and military suppliers.
· Regulation
- Sberbank Begins Testing Bitcoin, Ether and USDT Trading in App
Russia’s largest bank plans to expand the service to all clients on Dec. 1 if supporting regulations take effect.
· Business
- UK Sanctions Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot Over Russia Links
The action targets alleged sanctions evasion involving crypto platforms. TokenSpot is linked to more than $950 million in transfers to sanctioned entities and the A7 network.
· Regulation
- UK Sanctions Three Crypto Services Over $950 Million in Transfers
The measures target Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot in an action involving Russia-related entities suspected of sanctions evasion.
· Regulation
- Moscow Exchange Plans Cryptocurrency Trading Launch for Dec. 1
The Russian securities exchange plans to begin the service under new regulations after continued testing ahead of the scheduled launch.
· Business
- Sberbank Explores Regulated Crypto Tools Amid Strong Customer Interest
Executive board First Deputy Chairman Kirill Tsarev said many customers have shown strong interest in cryptocurrency as the bank examines regulated tools.
· Regulation
- Yandex Shuts Sasovo Data Center After Drone Strike Causes Fire
The facility stopped operating entirely after the attack, while Yandex’s core services were unaffected and no one was injured.
· Technology
- U.S. and Russia Explore U.S. Investment in Nord Stream Gas Pipelines
Talks involving U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner examined a possible path to restore Russian gas sales to Germany through the pipelines.
· Regulation
- Putin Backs Iran as Treasury Secretary Says Oil Exports Near Zero
Vladimir Putin and President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged stronger cooperation during a Wednesday call, while Scott Bessent said Iran had not loaded crude since Aug. 25.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Russia Plague Incident Is Not a Bioweapon, Plans Putin Call
Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation in Irkutsk after a laboratory worker died following suspected plague exposure.
· Regulation
- Russia Registers Sberbank and VTB for Digital-Asset Services
The Bank of Russia admitted five digital depositories and four cryptocurrency-exchange operators under rules that took effect Sept. 1.
· Regulation
- Bank of Russia Authorizes First Regulated Crypto Exchanges, Depositories
Nine organizations entered Russia’s newly regulated digital-asset market, including Sberbank and VTB among the approved depository operators.
· Regulation
- Russia Adds Sberbank to First Regulated Crypto Custody Register
The Bank of Russia admitted five digital depositories and four cryptocurrency exchanges under rules that took effect Sept. 1.
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