🇷🇺🇨🇳 Following their talks, Putin and Xi Jinping issued a statement emphasizing the deepening of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China. - TASS

🌏 Putin announced that Russia and China are set to sign a substantial package of documents for joint projects valued at approximately $200 billion.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 President Putin announced that nearly all trade between Russia and China is conducted in rubles or yuan. This shift reflects a broader trend of de-dollarization in the economic relations between the two nations, aiming to reduce dependence on the US dollar. For more details, visit here.

🚨🇺🇸🇺🇦 Ukraine has ratified the Mineral Resources Agreement between the United States and Ukraine. This significant step aims to enhance cooperation in the field of mineral resources. For more details, visit the official announcement at this link.

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⚠️🇺🇦 A minerals agreement between the United States and Ukraine grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral resources and paves the way for potential new military assistance to Kyiv, according to reports. RTRS

🌏 China and Russia have exchanged over 20 documents regarding cooperation, as reported by Xinhua. This exchange highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two nations in various fields, strengthening their partnership. For more information, visit Xinhua.

🥔 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has attributed the country's potato shortage to increased sales to Russia. He noted that the export of potatoes has impacted local availability, leading to a deficit in the market. The situation raises concerns among consumers about access to this staple food item.

🌾 Russia aims to maintain its position as the top wheat exporter, according to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.

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🚨 Upcoming Economic Data

The United States will release its Initial Jobless Claims report today at 15:30 Moscow time. This data is closely monitored as it reflects the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits for the first time, providing insights into the labor market's health. Stay tuned for updates and analysis following the release.

🚨 The U.S. Department of Labor reports that initial jobless claims stand at 228,000, slightly below the expected 231,000 and down from the previous figure of 241,000.

⚠️🇺🇸🇬🇧 A trade agreement between the United States and Britain will maintain the 10% tariffs imposed by the U.S., according to CNN.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia and China will expand settlements in their national currencies, according to a recent statement. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two nations and reduce reliance on the US dollar in international trade. The shift towards using the Chinese yuan (CNY) and the Russian ruble (RUB) is seen as a significant step in their financial collaboration.

🚀 Coinbase is set to acquire Deribit for $2.9 billion, according to company executives. This significant move highlights Coinbase's expansion into the crypto options market. For more details, visit the Wall Street Journal's report here.

⚠️✴️ A recent report from Solidus Labs reveals that 98% of tokens on PumpFun have been identified as scams or involved in rug pulls. The findings raise significant concerns about the integrity of the platform and the safety of investments. For more details, visit the full report here.

🌕 In April, inflows into ETFs for gold reached $11 billion, marking five consecutive months of growth. Asian countries purchased a record $7.3 billion in gold during the same month, according to the WGC.

🚀 An analyst from Standard Chartered Bank has apologized for his previous Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction of $120,000, claiming that this target may be too low. For more details, visit here.

☕ Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding a one-on-one meeting in a tea-drinking format, reports a correspondent from RIA Novosti.

🚨 The United States and the United Kingdom are set for a significant announcement. At 17:00 Moscow time, former President Donald Trump will reveal details about a prospective deal with Britain. Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to participate virtually. For more information, you can watch here.