Financial news: On 2025-09-23, the Federal Treasury will hold a deposit auction of 22,025,282.

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Application selection parameters;

Application selection date: September 23, 2025. Unique application selection identifier: 22,025,282. Deposit currency: rubles. Fund type: EKS. Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, millions of monetary units: 148,000,000,000. Placement period: 2 days. Date of deposit: September 23, 2025. Date of return: September 25, 2025. Interest rate for funds placement (fixed or floating). Single treasury account.

Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 16.23. Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds – Minimum spread, % per annum – Terms and conditions of the bank deposit agreement (term, replenishable or special) Term. Minimum amount of funds placed per application, million monetary units 1,000,000,000. Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 5. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension). Open with random completion.

Order selection schedule (Moscow time). Order selection venue: Moscow Exchange. Order acceptance: 09:30 to 09:40. Preliminary orders: 09:30 to 09:35. Competition orders: 09:35 to 09:40. Random trading end period (sec.): 120 Bid increment:

Time step (sec.):

Extension period end time:

Formation of the consolidated register of applications: from 09:40 to 09:50. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful: from 09:50 to 10:00. Sending an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement: from 10:00 to 11:00. Receipt of acceptance of the offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions: from 10:00 to 11:00. Deposit transfer time In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 63 and 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated April 27, 2023 No. 10n

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Financial news: On changes in risk parameters on the Derivatives Market.

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By decision of the NCO NCC (JSC), from 19:00 on 22.09.2025, all futures contracts on the Derivatives Market will be included in the intermonthly spread according to the “Half-netting” risk accounting rule for the purposes of calculating the Collateral.

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Denis Manturov took part in the Microelectronics forum.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov took part in the plenary session of the Microelectronics 2025 forum.

The key topic of the meeting was "Public Policy in Microelectronics: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects." The First Deputy Prime Minister discussed the current goals and objectives facing the industry, as well as key promising projects. Along with developing design centers, it is necessary to establish modern production facilities, invest in the development of final products, and modernize existing facilities.

"Today, we are actively investing in the development of electronic engineering. And next year, we will have our own 130 nm lithograph, which is being developed in cooperation with our Belarusian colleagues. From now on, we will steadily improve these areas," noted Denis Manturov.

The First Deputy Prime Minister also spoke about measures to support microelectronics manufacturers.

"In the initial stages of product development, we will compensate for the price difference between imported products and current production costs, including generating profits to motivate private companies," the First Deputy Prime Minister stated, emphasizing that state policy in the field of radio electronics and microelectronics is long-term.

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Yuri Trutnev: Far Eastern regions are working to restore the DPR urgently

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As part of a working visit to the Donetsk People's Republic, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev visited the territories under the Far Eastern regions' wing and met with the heads of working groups from the Amur, Magadan, and Sakhalin Oblasts, who reported on the early completion of the approved construction and installation plan.

"Our Far Eastern regions continue to restore facilities in the Donetsk People's Republic. Far Eastern construction workers are renovating and constructing schools and kindergartens, clinics and hospitals, cultural facilities and sports facilities, and renovating multi-story buildings and public spaces. Construction and installation work plans at sites in our territories are being completed on time, and often ahead of schedule," said Yuri Trutnev.

The Magadan Region assumed patronage of Zhdanovka in the DPR in 2022 and has since provided support to residents and assisted with the restoration of city facilities. This year, the Magadan Region working group has already completed work on 11 sites. A football field was installed in Block 1, the roof and façade of the Culture and Leisure Center were overhauled, and the pavement of four city road network facilities (three roads and one sidewalk, paving a total of approximately 8,500 square meters) was repaired. Major roof repairs were also completed on four apartment buildings. A new flagpole was installed near the stele at the entrance to the city. Completion of work on the remaining two sites is scheduled for October 1, 2025.

During a working visit to Zhdanovka, Yuri Trutnev inspected the renovation work at the Zhdanovka Culture and Leisure Center. Built in 1983, the two-story building hadn't been renovated for over a quarter of a century, despite being the only such facility in the city and surrounding villages. The center houses a large number of children's clubs and activities, and construction work is being carried out in a manner that doesn't interfere with classes. As members of the working group noted, the facility is quite large and challenging in terms of its technical condition. Work is scheduled for three years – 2025, 2026, and 2027. This year, major repairs to the roof, porches, and façade were completed. Windows and doors were replaced. Fire escapes have been installed. All planned work has been completed in full. The building now has a modern appearance. Repairs to the center's internal utilities and facilities are planned for 2026.

Thanks to the Magadan Region, Zhdanovka now has a modern football pitch with artificial turf. A playground and children's sports fields were built nearby. The quality of the work meets all standards, and the work was completed ahead of schedule. The football pitch is already used by the city's football teams for training and matches.

In Shakhtyorsk, Yuri Trutnev met with the leadership of the Sakhalin Region working group and inspected the completion of major renovations at Shakhtyorsk School No. 19. Construction workers completely replaced the damaged internal utilities, repaired the roof, kitchen area, and cafeteria, replacing kitchen equipment, and improved the school grounds. The school stadium was also completely renovated. The school now has a mini-football field with artificial turf, a combined basketball and volleyball court, and a workout area. Running tracks with rubber surfaces and a long jump pit have been installed for track and field activities. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Far Eastern construction workers, the students now study in comfortable conditions.

During its patronage, the Sakhalin Region has restored over 200 facilities in Shakhtyorsk and donated 23 pieces of specialized equipment to the city. This year, work was completed ahead of schedule at 31 facilities, including four secondary schools and two preschools. Roofs were repaired on seven apartment buildings, and six playgrounds were renovated. Younger residents of Shakhtyorsk were also given special attention. Thanks to the assistance of the Sakhalin Region, 500 children attended summer camps.

The Amur Region is providing assistance to the Amvrosiyevsky Municipal District. Restoration of the second building of the Amvrosiyevsky Rehabilitation Center in Amvrosiyevsky has been completed. The center was established on the site of a pioneer camp abandoned during the Ukrainian occupation. It is now focused on providing assistance to soldiers of the Air Defense Forces. Specialists from the Amur Region carried out a major renovation of the two-story facility: they renovated the building and created a recreation area nearby with benches, swings, and a chess table. Equipment was also purchased with support from the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives. The facility offers a full range of physiotherapy treatments. The regional branch of the state foundation "Defenders of the Fatherland" provides rehabilitation assistance to military personnel.

In Amvrosiyevka, Yuri Trutnev visited the renovated central Lenin Square. With the support of the Amur Region, the paving was completely replaced, a modern dry fountain was installed, the lighting system was modernized, new benches and a playground were installed, and the Lenin monument was restored. The square has been transformed into a comfortable and attractive place for city residents to relax. Work is currently underway to renovate the façades of the apartment buildings adjacent to the square.

A total of 113 facilities were repaired in the Amvrosievsky Municipal District between 2022 and 2024 as part of the Amur Region's restoration efforts. An additional 14 facilities are scheduled for restoration in 2025. These include renovations to the central library, the interior of School No. 6, and the cafeteria of School No. 2. An emergency response team has been organized (the costs of all necessary equipment, machinery, materials, and tools are being reimbursed by the Amur Region). More than 500 children received recreational activities.

As a reminder, a working group from the Jewish Autonomous Region is also carrying out repair work in the Amvrosiyevsky Municipal District. Specialists are busy repairing the roofs of multi-story buildings. An emergency repair team is also working to prepare for the winter season.

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Financial news: New order type on Moscow Exchange stock market.

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Since September 22, 2025, a new type of order, the WLIM order, has become available on the Moscow Exchange stock market.

A new order type is available for transactions involving shares and mutual fund units and is designed to improve the ease of transactions for professional market participants and their clients.

Unlike a standard limit order, which is executed strictly at or above the specified price (absolute limit), this new order type can be executed at a price worse than the price specified in the order, but the weighted average price of transactions will be no worse than the price specified in the WLIM order. For a standard limit order, the prices of all transactions must be no worse than the price specified in the order.

The limit order entry form will now include a choice between an absolute (default) and average price limit.

The WLIM order expands the possibilities of executing a limit order at the desired price.

The pricing for a WLIM order will be the same as for a regular limit order.

Detailed information on WLIM applications is available on the Moscow Exchange website.

Moscow Exchange is Russia's largest exchange and the only multifunctional platform for trading stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies, money market instruments, and commodities. The Moscow Exchange Group includes a central depository and a clearing center that acts as a central counterparty in the markets, enabling Moscow Exchange to provide its clients with a full range of trading and post-trading services.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: The state program "Development of Physical Culture and Sports" has been implemented at over 99% rate.

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The third meeting of the Government Commission for the Implementation of the Comprehensive State Program "Development of Physical Culture and Sports" was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. It was attended by Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev, representatives of relevant ministries, the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, and representatives of all constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that the commission's key objectives are to develop consolidated positions on the comprehensive development of the entire sports sector and to pool available resources to effectively achieve the national goals set by President Vladimir Putin.

"Monitoring of the implementation of state programs is regularly reviewed at operational meetings with Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin. Currently, the state program 'Development of Physical Culture and Sports' has achieved over 99% completion. It consolidates all sources, including regional and federal budgets and private investment. I would like to point out that this is an investment in the health of our country. The Ministry of Sport is preparing a rating to assess the performance of regional executive authorities in the field of physical culture and sports," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

The key criteria for the rating are the level of citizen satisfaction with the conditions created for physical education and sports, the proportion of citizens regularly engaged in physical education and sports, the level of provision of sports facilities, the creation of an accessible environment for people with disabilities, the implementation of the instructions of the President of Russia, the effectiveness of digital services (Gosuslugi and the State Information System "Sport"), the timely construction of sports facilities, and others.

In 2024, the leaders of the rating were Lipetsk Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Samara Oblast, Khabarovsk Krai, and Sakhalin Oblast.

The meeting also heard reports from representatives of the Kostroma Region and the Zabaykalsky Krai. The issue of delays in the construction of sports facilities had previously been raised by the ONF at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The state program's consolidated budget currently exceeds 0.6 trillion rubles, and it is being funded (the Ministry of Sport continues to work on disclosing information from businesses and NGOs).

Sports Minister and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev announced that 36 capital construction projects are scheduled for completion in 2025 as part of the federal project "Development of Physical Culture and Mass Sports," 31 of which have been postponed from last year. An additional 7.4 billion rubles in subsidies have been provided for the construction of non-capital projects.

According to him, public-private partnerships are being implemented within the framework of the "Business Sprint (I Choose Sports)" project, with a total of 29 facilities planned for completion.

"In 71 regions, we're seeing steady growth in regional spending on mass sports, including equipment purchases, facility maintenance, event hosting, and staff salaries. These areas are producing visible results, while capital construction and renovations have a more delayed, yet strategically important, effect," noted Mikhail Degtyarev.

By presidential decree, the National Center for Sports Medicine of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) was established. First Deputy Head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Tatyana Yakovleva, outlined its priority areas of work. These include developing a support system for individuals involved in adaptive sports, including participants and veterans of the Second Military District. Between 2020 and 2025, the FMBA conducted over 18,000 in-depth medical examinations for these athletes.

"In Bashkortostan, 2.3 million people regularly engage in physical fitness and sports. This figure has increased from 45% in 2019 to 62% in 2024. Over the past four years, funding for the sports sector has almost doubled – from 5.2 billion to 9.6 billion rubles. We strive to ensure that each of our municipal districts and cities has a well-developed sports infrastructure. We are building sports and fitness centers, swimming pools, indoor ice rinks, stadiums, and sports grounds. Bashkortostan is among the leaders in our country in terms of the pace and quantity of sports facilities being built," said Radiy Khabirov, Head of Bashkortostan.

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Financial news: Work is underway to replace the Cisco AnyConnect VPN with the Continent ZTN VPN.

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We inform you that in accordance with Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 250 dated May 1, 2022, Orders of the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control of Russia No. 239 and 235, and Federal Law No. 187-FZ dated July 26, 2017, “On the Security of the Critical Information Infrastructure of the Russian Federation,” Moscow Exchange PJSC plans to import-substitute its current Cisco AnyConnect VPNs with Continent ZTN VPNs by December 1, 2025.

IMPORTANT: These changes will affect the network service: “VPN access” Connections to the Moscow Exchange Moscow Exchange | Technological Solutions, as well as other services and features that can be accessed via a VPN connection:

Terminal connections to the Stock, Currency, Credit and Deposit markets, as well as terminal and gateway connections to the Derivatives and Derivatives markets; Access to TradeRadar; Access to MOEX Dealing.

IMPORTANT: Please note that starting December 1, 2025, the VPN Access service and other services accessed via a Cisco AnyConnect VPN connection will be discontinued. To maintain access to your services, please configure your connections in advance and set up and connect the Continent ZTN VPN. You can find the installation and configuration instructions for the Continent ZTN VPN software here:FTP. MEX.Kom -/PUB/Connectivityguides/ru/.

The transition to a new VPN will be seamless for you:

There will be no additional costs for you. Your current trading login will be retained, and no additional paperwork will be required. You will be assigned a new VPN login IP address, which will already be authorized for all your current trading IDs using the VPN. You will be given a new password for connecting to the VPN login, which will need to be updated on your end. You will need to download, install, and configure the "Continent ZTN" VPN software. The installation package can be downloaded here: FTP. MEX.Kom/PUB/SUPPORT/VPN/. The file name begins with "ZTN." Run it using the current login and password specified in step 4.

IMPORTANT: On October 24, 2025, you will receive new IP addresses and passwords for services and features accessed via a VPN connection. We ask that you test and confirm the transition by November 24, 2025, by sending a confirmation email to Connect@moex.Kom and/or ITSALES@moex.Kom.

Thank you for using Moscow Exchange's connectivity services and we look forward to your active engagement as we implement technological changes.

For all questions related to the installation and configuration of the Continent Security Code software, you can contact us at Connect@moex.Kom.

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Marat Khusnullin: About 3,200 areas have been improved in Russia since the beginning of the year.

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House of Culture in Shchigry, Kursk Region.

In the first eight months of 2025, work on 2,210 public spaces and 985 courtyards was completed as part of the federal project "Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment," Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced.

"The federal project 'Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment,' which became part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life' at the beginning of this year, is helping to renovate parks, embankments, squares, and public gardens, creating conditions for meaningful recreation and leisure. Since the beginning of the year, improvements have been completed in approximately 3,200 public and courtyard areas across the country. Work continues simultaneously on the winning projects of the All-Russian Competition for Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment. We are paying particular attention to quality, a comprehensive approach, and the enrichment of spaces. Preserving historical memory also remains an important part of our work," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that, thanks to the systematic work of regional teams led by governors, unique, sought-after places are being created in populated areas, radically changing the living and recreational environments of millions of Russians and stimulating the local economy.

"The federal project 'Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment,' retained as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life' since 2025 by decision of the President of Russia, is a key instrument for the comprehensive development of regions. Since 2019, 77,000 public and courtyard areas have been improved within its framework, and 934 projects have been implemented – winners of the All-Russian competition for the best projects to create a comfortable urban environment. The results of the tenth, anniversary competition were traditionally summed up at the All-Russian Forum 'Development of Small Towns and Historical Settlements' in Kazan: 294 winners were identified, including 54 projects from the Far Eastern Federal District, which will be implemented in 2026–2027. The winning projects include 123 parks, 41 embankments, 42 squares, 88 streets and pedestrian zones. It is important to note that work within the framework of the project brings not only social but also significant economic benefits. "The effect. Thanks to the consolidated efforts of the Russian Government, the Ministry of Construction, the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and the professional expert community, approximately 27,000 new jobs have been created and more than 6,000 new businesses have been launched in 83 regions of the country," said Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin.

For example, in Bryansk, landscaping of the surrounding area of the military memorial on Pochtovaya Street has been completed. The project's main goal is to perpetuate the memory of Soviet soldiers' heroism. Specialists renovated the sculptural composition, installed a new metal frame, and clad it with Karelian and Ural granite covering a total area of 1,000 square meters. Memorial steles with the names of fallen soldiers were installed, and an area for commemorative events was landscaped. 3,000 square meters of new paving was laid, information plaques were updated, benches and trash cans were installed, and vertical landscaping techniques using coniferous trees were used.

Similar work is being carried out in the Rostov Region. For example, in the Kavalerskoye rural settlement, a 7,500 square meter park area adjacent to the monument to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War has been improved.

Strelka Park in Nyandoma, located at a picturesque river confluence in the Arkhangelsk Region, has been transformed. Pedestrian paths have been updated, new benches and art objects have been installed, and a modern children's play area has been equipped. Furthermore, a block of wooden, low-rise Art Nouveau buildings in Nyandoma has been restored, creating a museum district, which has already led to a significant increase in tourist traffic.

In the Irkutsk region, the city of Usolye-Sibirskoye has implemented the "City from a Tram Window: Molecular Heritage" project on Mendeleyev and Internatsionalnaya Streets. The space, dedicated to the city's scientific heritage, is divided into thematic clusters symbolizing chemical elements. Interactive objects, smart benches, light installations, and art objects featuring molecular models have been installed.

Work has also been completed on the comprehensive improvement of the area in front of the city cultural center and the Geomash plant in Shchigry, Kursk region.

The implementation of the environmental project "Along the Banks" along the Druguski River in Kozelsk, Kaluga Region, continues.

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Financial news: Discrete auction of MVID securities is being held.

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MVID

M.video

As of 13:41:00, the current price was 62.6 rubles. (Deviation – 20.56%).

There was a decrease of 20.00% or more within 5 minutes in a row in the current share price from the closing price of the previous trading day (RUB 78.8).

In the Main Trading Mode T, a discrete auction (DA) will be held from 13:45:00.

In other non-addressed trading modes during the DA period, trading is conducted in accordance with the established regulations.

The end of the DA and resumption of trading at 14:15:00.

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Mikhail Mishustin is taking part in the Russian Forum "Microelectronics 2025"

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The 11th Russian Forum "Microelectronics 2025" will be held from September 21 to 27 at the Sirius University of Science and Technology.

The Microelectronics Forum has been held annually since 2015 and has established itself as Russia's premier communications platform for a wide range of strategic issues related to the scientific and technological development of the micro- and radio-electronics industry, the creation and application of electronic components and hardware and software systems, the implementation of strategic scientific, technical, industrial, and innovation projects, the regulatory framework and standardization, the creation of a digital economy, and ensuring the country's security and technological sovereignty.

The Russian Microelectronics Forum in 2025 was included in the plan of events for the Decade of Science and Technology, declared by presidential decree to strengthen the role of science and technology in addressing the most important development challenges for society and the country.

As in the previous year, the forum is being held on the eve of a professional holiday Electronic Industry Worker's Day, which was introduced by Government Resolution No. 418 of April 3, 2024.

More than 3,500 specialists from thousands of companies and organizations registered for the Microelectronics 2025 forum.

The forum will open with plenary sessions on September 22 and 23:

Artificial Intelligence: Applications, Prospects, and Challenges.

· Photonic quantum technologies.

The forum's main event is the scientific conference "Electronic Electronics and Microelectronic Modules," which will feature 13 scientific and technical sections, featuring over 1,000 scientific reports.

The forum's business program includes over 40 events. Particular attention is paid to the development of the digital economy in Russia, the formation of a regulatory framework, the development of electronic components (ECBs), including for critical infrastructure, the development of production capacities, and the release of finished products.

Representatives of government agencies, businesses, and educational and scientific institutions will take part in the business program.

Thus, scientific organizations (NIIME, INME RAS, IPPM RAS, ONIT RAS, NRNU MEPhI, NRC Kurchatov Institute, MIET, etc.), government agencies (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia, FSTEC, etc.), state corporations (Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec, etc.), industry enterprises (GC Element, JSC Mikron, FGAU CIT, OOO NM-Tech, etc.), funds (FPI, RSF), as well as Russian Railways and Sberbank have already confirmed their participation.

More than 120 exhibiting companies will present their developments in the exhibition area of the Microelectronics 2025 forum, which this year covers 2,000 square meters.

Participation in the forum by specialists from various industries facilitates the establishment of a full-fledged dialogue between developers of electronic components, manufacturers of finished products, and government agencies in these areas, which directly contributes to the active development of Russia's digital economy.

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