Microsoft Copilot on Telegram, loss of $56 billion by Elon Musk, import of bananas from China: the main thing on May 26

World

• The United States has warned European banks of the “very high risks” arising from their work with Russia. They could fall under secondary sanctions, as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

• The SCO countries have approved a plan of mutual actions in the field of tourism for the next two years.

• The G7 expressed its desire to continue imposing sanctions against the Russian Federation. The G7 countries are going to put pressure on Russia’s sources of income. This list included the energy sector and the future production capacities of the Russian Federation.

Russia

• Russia has increased its banana purchases from China amid supply disruptions from Ecuador. In the first three months of 2024, imports increased 19 times.

• The country’s first state e-sports center was opened in St. Petersburg. According to the head of the city, you can “train absolutely free” here.

• In Rostov-on-Don, a cargo ship crashed into the railway bridge, but the incident did not affect the movement of trains across the Don River.

• Journalist Karpov reported on the recurrence of cancer in billionaire Sergei Galitsky.

Business

• Consulting firm Glass Lewis advised Tesla shareholders to vote against a $56 billion option package for Elon Musk, as well as against the company chief’s proposal to re-register the automaker in Texas.

• Ozon agreed to cooperate in the field of express cargo transportation between Russia and China with the Kanikurgan customs and logistics terminal.

• YouTube features a previously criticized design. Negative user opinion was not an obstacle to making changes.

Technologies

• Microsoft has launched a beta version of its Copilot chatbot for Telegram. However, access to it is closed for users from the Russian Federation.

• Kia Corporation introduced the EV3 crossover with AI based on ChatGPT. The new product will begin selling in July.

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