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Ukraine – What Is Fedorov Thinking?

Elections will likely just accentuate divisions in Ukrainian society – to be exploited by Putin, which is why Putin is pushing for them. And even Fedorov raising the issue now will signal division.

World

Fire Breaks Out at Rosneft-Owned Refinery After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Ukraine hit a refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan region overnight in a drone attack that sparked a fire, as Kyiv continues to pound Russian energy infrastructure to reduce Russian fuel supply.

  • Ukrainian drone strike ignites fire at Rosneft-owned refinery in Ufa
  • Bashneft, Rosneft subsidiary, operates three refineries in Bashkortostan
  • Drone attacks reduce Russia's diesel and gasoil exports to 80,000 barrels/day

Health & Medicine

Moderna shares soar 135% in a day after cancer vaccine succeeds in late-stage trial

Moderna shares surged after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial showed positive results. The treatment, combined with Keytruda, reduced melanoma recurrence and spread significantly.

  • Moderna's shares surged 135% to $148.02 after cancer vaccine trial success
  • Intismeran vaccine combined with Merck's Keytruda showed reduced melanoma recurrence
  • Merck's shares rose 11% to $150.14, indicating potential growth for both companies

AI

A year after their last raise, Germany’s Flip raises €22 million to scale its frontline AI platform

Flip, a Stuttgart-based employee experience platform for frontline workers, has raised €22 million (£19 million) in order to fund AI infrastructure and knowledge development for frontline roles.

  • Germany's Flip raises €22 million for AI platform expansion
  • Led by Notion Capital and HV Capital, investment round includes L-Bank and Baden-Württemberg bank
  • Flip aims to bridge AI gap in frontline roles with secure digital identity and custom apps
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