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March 10, 2026

Military action in Iran has blocked barley trade, according to the Kazakhstan Grain Union.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Almaty, March 10 (Xinhua) — Military action in Iran has completely blocked Kazakhstan's barley trade, the Kazakhstan Grain Union announced on Tuesday.

As noted by the union's representative, Evgeny Karabanov, the resumption of trade depends on the duration of military operations and domestic political stability in Iran.

He also reported that, in addition to external factors, activity in the grain market in Kazakhstan remains subdued due to new tax requirements.

"The market is trying to recover from prolonged stagnation caused by new Tax Code requirements regarding value-added tax refunds. Buyers are testing the domestic market with offers, but the number of transactions is low," said E. Karabanov.

He explained that agricultural producers are largely unwilling to lower grain prices, while exporters are unwilling to operate at a loss or break even. As a result, grain shipment rates remain slow.

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March 10, 2026

The Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East by telephone – Russian Foreign Ministry

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, March 10 (Xinhua) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East following the outbreak of US and Israeli military action against Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

"The exchange of views on the evolving situation in the Middle East, which has sharply deteriorated as a result of the unprovoked aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran, continued," according to a media release published on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.

As noted, the Russian side once again advocated for a speedy de-escalation and expressed its readiness to facilitate a political and diplomatic settlement. "S. Lavrov reiterated his principled position in favor of a speedy de-escalation and returning the situation to a political and diplomatic settlement, which the Russian side remains committed to facilitating, while taking into account the security interests of Iran and its neighbors in the region," the statement emphasized.

March 10, 2026

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister discussed the military escalation in the Middle East with Iran's Ambassador to Russia.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, March 10 /Xinhua/ — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov received Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali on Tuesday at his request. The diplomats discussed the unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East "in connection with the American-Israeli aggression against Iran, which violates the fundamental norms and principles of international law," according to the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.

"The Russian side confirmed its readiness to do everything possible to quickly transition the situation to a political and diplomatic framework. It was emphasized that the aggressors are deliberately 'driving a wedge' between Iran and its Arab neighbors. Regret was expressed that civilians and civilian infrastructure in many countries in the region are suffering from the fighting," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

During the conversation, issues of Russia and Iran's interaction in multilateral forums, primarily the UN, were discussed. A. Alimov briefed the meeting on Russia's efforts in the UN Security Council, "aimed at ensuring a fair and objective response to the aggression against Iran and the situation around it."

March 10, 2026

Breaking: Israel has launched new airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs.

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JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, March 10 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday afternoon it had launched a new round of air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, adding that the attacks were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

Earlier in the day, Israel issued an evacuation warning for residents of the areas. –0–

March 10, 2026

Financial news: On holding auctions on March 11, 2026 to place OFZ issues No. 26244RMFS and No. 26254RMFS.

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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For bidders

We inform you that, based on a letter from the Bank of Russia and in accordance with Part I. General Part and Part II. Stock Market Section of the Rules for Trading on the Stock Market, Deposit Market, and Loan Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC, the order establishes the form, time, duration, and procedure for holding auctions for the placement and trading of the following federal loan bonds:

Name of the Issuer	Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Name of the security	federal loan bonds with constant coupon income
State registration number of the issue	26244RMFS from October 20, 2023
Date of the auction	March 11, 2026
Information about the placement (Trading mode, placement form)	The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the “Placement: Auction” trading mode by holding an Auction to determine the placement price.BoardId: PACT (Settlement: Ruble)
Trade code	SU26244RMFS2
ISIN code	RU000A1074G2
Settlement code	B01
Additional conditions of placement	The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%.
Trading time	Trading hours: bid collection period: 14:30 – 15:00; bid execution period: 15:30 – 18:00.

Name of the Issuer	Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Name of the security	federal loan bonds with constant coupon income
State registration number of the issue	26254RMFS from October 17, 2025
Date of the auction	March 11, 2026
Information about the placement (Trading mode, placement form)	The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the “Placement: Auction” trading mode by holding an Auction to determine the placement price.BoardId: PACT (Settlement: Ruble)
Trade code	SU26254RMFS1
ISIN code	RU000A10D533
Settlement code	B01
Additional conditions of placement	The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%.
Trading time	Trading hours: bid collection period: 12:00–12:30; bid execution period: 13:00–18:00.

Contact information for media: 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

March 10, 2026

Animation Studio "Skya." Master class (individual ticket)

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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The animation studio "Skya" has opened at the Peresvetov Pereulok Gallery. Its classes combine long-term and short-term animation projects, allowing participants to master the filmmaking process—from concept to release.

During the six-month projects, participants follow a sequential path through the production cycle, including stages of review and refinement. Short exercises, designed for a single lesson, provide the opportunity to experiment with animation techniques and quickly test creative ideas. Final screenings of the students' work are held twice a year in the studio on a large screen.

March 10, 2026

The last of the Decembrists… Dmitry Irinarkhovich Zavalishin

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The I.S. Turgenev Library and Reading Room will host a lecture on the Decembrist Dmitry Zavalishin. It will be given by a descendant of the family, Nadezhda Zavyalova (Zavalishina), a PhD candidate in architecture.

Attendees will learn about Dmitry Irinarkhovich's participation in the round-the-world voyage on the frigate "Kreyser," his work at the Russian-American Company, and his colonial reform projects. Special attention will be paid to Zavalishin's fate after the uprising of December 14, 1825: his arrest, exile to Siberia, life after the amnesty, and his journalistic work. The lecture will also touch on the contents of his "Notes of a Decembrist."

The event was organized as part of a meeting of the Decembrist Commission of the Union of Local Historians of Russia.

March 10, 2026

Financial news: Investors increased their investments in the stock market.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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Over the course of the year, retail investors deposited 2.5 trillion rubles into their brokerage accounts. This is almost 1.5 times more than in 2024, setting a record for the past four years. The bulk of this inflow came from qualified investors, whose number approached 1 million.

The number of clients with assets over 10,000 rubles increased from 4.9 million to 5.5 million over the year. The fastest growth rates are in the segment of the wealthiest investors with portfolios of 1 million rubles and above.

Total retail investor assets reached 12.3 trillion rubles, up 16% year-on-year. This was due to a record influx of new funds into brokerage accounts and rising bond prices.

Against the backdrop of declining interest rates, retail investors opted for fixed-coupon corporate bonds and long-term OFZs. The share of debt securities in their overall portfolios increased from 32% to 38% over the year. Meanwhile, the share of stocks declined from 30% to 25%.

Preview photo: Bento Orlando / Shutterstock / Fotodom

March 10, 2026

Film lecture "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"

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As part of the Film Wednesday project, Gogol House will host a lecture dedicated to the musical comedy "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." The film adaptation of Anita Loos's novel and the Broadway production of the same name, directed by Howard Hawks, was released in 1953. The leading roles were played by Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe.

Visitors will learn about the casting process and the actors' salaries: Betty Grable was originally cast as Lorelei Lee, but after the success of Niagara, Marilyn Monroe was hired, earning $11,000 for her role, while Jane Russell earned $200,000. Attendees will also learn that the iconic number "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" was choreographed by Jack Cole.

The lecture will be given by Svetlana Panchenko, Head of the Special Projects Department.

March 10, 2026

Financial news: 03/10/2026, 15-11 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the AKGD security (AKGD ETF) were changed.

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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March 10, 2026

15:11

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on March 10, 2026, 15-11 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -10.0%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.42 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 69.08%) of the AKGD security (AKGD ETF) were changed.