💥🇷🇺 A new messenger from VK, named Max, may soon integrate with "Gosuslugi," according to Maksut Shadaev. Currently available only in beta, VK is positioning Max as a potential Russian equivalent to China's WeChat, combining messaging, payment systems, news aggregation, and more. For more details, visit this link.
🌟 Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a MiCA license in Austria. This development marks a significant step for the platform as it expands its regulatory compliance in Europe. The MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework aims to create a unified regulatory environment for digital assets across EU member states.
🚀 China’s private space company Sepoch has successfully tested the country’s first reusable rocket. This milestone marks a significant achievement in China's growing space industry.
🌍 Russia has noted attempts by the West to militarize the Arctic, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He emphasized that Western nations are increasing their military presence near Russia's Arctic borders to strengthen their positions in the resource struggle. Earlier, Nikolai Patrushev stated that the next confrontation between Russia and the West is expected to occur in the resource-rich Arctic, as reported by BBG, May 2023.
🇺🇸🇷🇺 Trump believes that sanctions against Russia will hinder the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict. He expresses hope for the development of economic partnerships with Russia, according to RTRS.
🇷🇺 "Rosseti" is targeting an increase in EBITDA, excluding technical connections, to 463.4 billion rubles by 2025, with a goal of 520.44 billion rubles set for 2026. The company is optimizing its investment program in light of the current macroeconomic situation.
📉 The Russian container market experienced a decline of 2.1% in the first four months of 2025, totaling 2.131 million TEU, according to FESCO.
🇷🇺 Magnit reports its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 under RAS, revealing a net profit of 1.34 billion rubles, a slight increase from 1.33 billion rubles in the same period last year.
🇷🇺 Akron has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a profit of 8.09 billion rubles, an increase from the 6.19 billion rubles reported in the same period last year.
📈 Ozon Bank reported a 2.3-fold increase in net profit for the first four months, reaching 8.5 billion rubles according to Russian accounting standards.
🇺🇸🇮🇳 Representatives from the United States will visit India on June 5-6 for trade negotiations.
🇷🇺 LENTA reports a loss of 44.06 million rubles for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a loss of 12.6 million rubles during the same period last year.
✨ Kazakhstan is set to establish a pilot zone called CryptoCity aimed at facilitating transactions using cryptocurrency. This initiative is part of the country's efforts to create a more advanced digital economy. The project will allow residents and visitors to purchase goods and services using various cryptocurrencies, promoting innovation and investment in the sector. For more information, visit the full article here.
🔥🇺🇸 Hassett: The judges' decision on tariffs will be overturned. I am confident in our success. He also stated that the tariff decision will not affect current trade agreements. Furthermore, Hassett mentioned that the Trump administration has various options regarding tariffs.
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⚠️🇷🇺 Authorities have detained the chairman of the board of directors of TGK-14, Lyulchev. For more details, visit MK.
⚠️🇷🇺 Co-owners of TGC-14 have been detained for fraud, according to reports. For more details, visit this link.
🚨 On June 2, the Russian pharmaceutical company Farmsyntez will initiate an open subnoscription for its additional share issuance.
🔥🇺🇸 The United States' GDP for the first quarter of 2025 is projected to decline by 0.2% quarter-over-quarter, showing a slight improvement from expectations of a 0.3% drop. This marks a significant shift from the previous growth rate of 2.4%.