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According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran's deputy security chief visited Russia for talks.

According to Interfax: The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian troops took control of Zapsilia and Riasny in eastern Ukraine.

According to AXIOS: An aide to U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has been promoted to a top national security position in the White House.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf's visit (to Qatar) was "generally good" and promoted the progress of negotiations with the United States.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Sources close to the negotiating team said that if a potential memorandum of understanding with the United States is reached, Iran's $24 billion in frozen funds must be released.

Sources: A global aluminum producer is seeking an aluminum premium of $480 per ton for July to September (shipments) in negotiations with Japan, a 36%-37% increase from the current quarter.

The FCHI index fell 1% on the day.

Dutch wholesale natural gas prices rose 5% in June to 47.70 euros per megawatt hour amid uncertainty over the US-Iran peace deal.

According to Nikkei Asia: European Central Bank chief economist Lane said there is no need to correct market speculation on a rate hike in June.

Hong Kong stock Hua Xida (00901.HK) rose more than 50% in the dark market.

Hong Kong stock Shenzhen Yan Intelligence (02723.HK) rose more than 120% in the dark market.

HSI closed down 6.58 points, or 0.03%, at 25599.45 points on May 26 (Tuesday);Hong Kong's Hang Seng Technology Index closed up 77.31 points, or 1.59%, at 4946.88 points on May 26 (Tuesday); The state-owned enterprise index closed up 26.02 points, or 0.3%, at 8576.89 points on May 26 (Tuesday); The red chip index closed at 4444.76 points, up 6.46 points, or 0.15%, on May 26 (Tuesday).

India’s Economic Affairs Secretary: Will continue to take policy actions in response to the current geopolitical situation.

S&P 500 futures rose 0.5%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.7%, and Dow futures rose 0.5%.

Indian Economic Affairs Secretary: Recognizes that India needs to pay careful attention to its current account deficit.

European Central Bank: Under adverse scenarios, insurance companies and pension funds may face more severe secondary valuation losses.

European Central Bank: The euro area does not face systemic risks from the private credit market and its risk exposure is limited.

Indian Economic Affairs Secretary: The government is continuing to monitor the potential impact of inflation on consumers.

Secretary of Economic Affairs of India: India’s foreign exchange reserves provide the necessary security for the country.