AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel & Energy Pressure: Russia’s fuel crunch is worsening, with police and National Guard units deployed to petrol stations as shortages spread and officials warn against stockpiling. Ukraine War Spillover: Ukraine’s long-range strikes are hitting Russian infrastructure, and Putin has now acknowledged fuel supply problems—raising the stakes for Russia’s wartime economy. Defense Spending Shock: Britain unveiled a major defense investment plan, boosting spending toward drones and uncrewed systems—explicitly citing lessons from Ukraine. EU Drone Cash: The EU began disbursing €3.9B for Ukraine drone procurement under the €90B Ukraine Support Loan, with more tranches to follow. Trade Pivot to the Global South: Lavrov says Russia will keep expanding trade and investment ties with Africa, while Putin pushes non-energy export growth across Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Oil Market Watch: Shell warns LNG trade could stay flat in 2026 as Hormuz disruptions curb supply, even as demand is expected to surge later. Regional Business Links: Armenia’s economy minister says there’s no diesel shortage and points to diversified supply chains; Armenia also discussed export expansion with France. Cyber & Security: The US offered a $10M bounty tied to Russia-linked hacking groups targeting Signal and WhatsApp.
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