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- 1Zelensky: Russia now targeting Ukraine's data centres●Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres
Ukraine's president says Russia has widened its strikes to include attacks on Ukraine's data centres, adding digital infrastructure to the list of targets alongside energy and civilian facilities. The claim underscores concerns that Moscow is seeking to disrupt Ukraine's government systems, banking and communications as the war grinds on, and comes amid ongoing discussions about Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Western support.
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Russia's key interest rate is back in focus ahead of the Bank of Russia's October meeting. VTB expects what it calls an 'ultra-harsh' decision on the rate, signalling the bank anticipates a significant move as inflation pressure persists. Markets and borrowers are watching closely, since the key rate determines loan costs and deposit returns across the Russian economy.