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On September 21, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 20th that the Russian army launched a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that Ukrainian drone forces attacked multiple strategic targets in Russia.On September 20, EU Economics Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated at an informal meeting of EU finance ministers in Denmark that the European Commission hopes to finance Ukraine in 2026 through a so-called "compensatory loan" using Russian assets. Dombrovskis said during a press conference: "Thats right. I outlined the concept of such a compensatory loan at the meeting. I want to say that there is a willingness to work constructively together. Indeed, member states consider this a viable approach. Now, we will obviously continue to work hard under all conditions. Because we need to complete all these preparatory work relatively quickly. Ukraine will need this funding starting in 2026."On September 20th, Optus Communications, Australias second-largest telecommunications operator, experienced a 13-hour network outage, disrupting emergency call services and resulting in four deaths. Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells stated on the 20th, "It is unacceptable that Optus failed Australians at their most critical moment." She emphasized that telecommunications companies are legally required to ensure unimpeded emergency call service. The communications regulator has launched an investigation.On September 20th, ECB board member Stournaras said the bank may have completed its current cycle of rate cuts, and any further easing would require a material change in the outlook for inflation and economic growth. He noted that while inflation is expected to remain slightly below 2% over the next few years and risks are tilted to the downside, this alone does not justify further rate cuts. "Overall, in an environment of uncertainty, we are in a good equilibrium—not a perfect equilibrium, but a good one," said Stournaras, considered a dovish policymaker. "There is no reason to adjust interest rates at this point." "We are data-dependent—if we see a change in the situation at our monetary policy meetings, we will adjust accordingly," Stournaras said. "But it would require a material change in the outlook for us to do so." These comments echo recent hawkish stances from some officials. Estonian Central Bank Governor Müller said on Friday that ECB policy was already somewhat accommodative and there was no reason to cut rates further.On September 20th, at NIO Day, NIO Chairman William Li Bin stated that the company is currently working hard to increase production capacity for the all-new ES8. If production capacity still fails to meet demand, NIO will cover the difference from next years NEV subsidy reduction.
