Ban on entry into Europe of cars from the Russian Federation, G20 control over cryptocurrencies, cyber attacks on Sberbank: the main thing on September 10

World

• The entry of Russians into Europe in private vehicles can be considered a prohibited import of automobiles, explained the European Commission. Other personal items such as smartphones, laptops, and jewelry may also be confiscated, whether used for personal purposes or not.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on G20 countries to develop global standards to regulate cryptocurrencies in line with the Basel standards for banking regulation.

Russia

• The share of national currencies in payments between Russia and China exceeds 80%. At the beginning of 2022, it was 25%, said Georgy Zinoviev, director of the first Asian department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RIA).

• Exports of oil products from Russia to Brazil in August multiplied by 2.1 and amounted to 920 thousand tons. The acquisition cost increased to $672.8 million (RIA).

• The largest gem-quality diamond in the last 10 years was found in Yakutia. The weight of the stone was 390.7 carats.

Business

• SpaceX plans to open its first European office in Dublin to boost Starlink sales in Europe (Times).

• During the second quarter of 2023, 32 DDoS attacks were carried out at Sberbank, said Stanislav Kuznetsov, deputy chairman of the bank’s board of directors. One senior manager estimates the cybersecurity workforce shortage is 50,000 people.

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