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- 1Russia targets Ukraine's data centres and internet infrastructure●Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine's digital economy with attacks on data centres, internet |Stewart
Russia is attacking Ukraine's data centres and internet infrastructure, moves analysts describe as strikes at the heart of the country's digital economy. The attacks threaten government services, banking and communications that increasingly depend on connected systems, adding a new dimension to the conflict beyond strikes on energy and military targets.
- 2Russia strikes another Kyiv data centre, widening attack on Ukraine's internet●Missile War Monitor: Russia strikes another Kyiv data centre as it widens its war on Ukraine's internet
Russia has struck another data centre in Kyiv, continuing a campaign targeting the infrastructure that keeps Ukraine's internet running. The attack, tracked by war monitors, signals a deliberate shift toward knocking out connectivity for civilians and services, not just military targets. Observers warn such strikes disrupt communications, banking and emergency response, adding civilian hardship to the ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
- 3Russian central bank lowers official exchange rates for major currencies●Russian central bank lowers exchange rates for major currencies against ruble
Russia's central bank has lowered the official exchange rates it sets for major currencies against the ruble. The move affects the daily rates used across Russia's financial system for accounting, taxation and currency conversion. It comes amid ongoing volatility in the ruble, which has faced pressure from sanctions, energy export fluctuations and shifts in foreign trade flows since 2022.
- 4Canada's PM says Russia sanctions are weakening the US dollar●Санкції проти Росії мають ціну: прем'єр Канади про послаблення долара Глава уряду Канади Марк Карні вважає, що після бло
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says sanctions against Russia have come at a cost to the United States. After the freezing of Russia's central bank reserves, he argues, countries worldwide began moving away from the American currency faster, having seen that their reserves could similarly be frozen. His comments highlight the debate over the dollar's global dominance and the consequences of using financial sanctions.
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Russian strikes are increasingly directed at Ukraine's data centers, infrastructure that underpins government services, banking, and communications. The attacks fit a broader campaign against Ukrainian energy and digital infrastructure, aiming to disrupt state operations and public life. Analysts note that destroying data facilities can be harder to reverse than hitting the power grid, raising concerns about the long-term resilience of Ukraine's digital state.
- 6Russian Central Bank Sets Euro Rate at 95.87 Rubles●The Central Bank of the Russian Federation set the official euro exchange rate at 95.8709 rubles on September 26.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has set the official euro exchange rate at 95.8709 rubles for September 26. The figure serves as the reference rate used by banks and businesses across Russia for accounting and currency operations, and is being tracked amid ongoing volatility in the ruble against major currencies.
- 7Former Ukraine central bank chief Arbuzov gets seat in Russian Duma●Віцепрем'єр і голова НБУ часів Януковича Сергій Арбузов отримав мандат у нелегітимний «госдумі» РФ. Арбузов втік з Украї
Sergiy Arbuzov, who served as vice-premier and head of Ukraine's central bank under Viktor Yanukovych, has received a mandate in Russia's State Duma as a deputy from the 'A Just Russia' party. Arbuzov fled Ukraine during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Ukrainian commentators say the move gives him new tools to 'loot Russia as well', drawing fresh attention to officials from the former regime now working in Russia.
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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.