AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: EU ambassadors are trying again to agree on the 21st Russia sanctions package, but member states are still fighting over carve-outs—especially a proposed ban on transporting Russian LNG to third countries, with Greece pushing back to protect shipping interests. Retail Under Fire: Ukraine’s drone campaign hit Wildberries warehouses again, injuring workers and raising fresh fears of supply-chain disruption and inflation pressure inside Russia. Domestic Banking Clampdown: Russia’s State Duma passed a bill restricting remote banking, property access and consular services for people convicted in absentia who live abroad, tightening financial and legal pressure on exiles. Crypto & Trade Controls: The EU package also targets banks and crypto firms used to route around restrictions, while Russia moves to expand crypto regulation at home. Ukraine Aid Finance: EU members approved the UK’s participation in a EUR 90B Ukraine support loan, including funding for UK-made defense supplies. Russia-Linked Finance Deal: Latvia’s leaders weighed the proposed sale of Baltic bank Luminor to Hungary’s OTP, pointing to ECB and Estonia’s role in approvals.
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