AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Sanctions Crackdown: France says its navy boarded and diverted the sanctioned Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic on Sunday, about 400 nautical miles west of Brittany, citing “false flag” concerns and warning that shadow-fleet operators help fund Russia’s war; Macron said the operation was done with UK support and in line with the law of the sea. Armenia-EU Pressure: Russia’s energy minister says Armenia has not yet replied to Moscow’s letter warning of consequences if Yerevan joins the EU, with gas and oil pricing risks flagged. Moscow Air-Defense Push: Reports say Russia is adding more Pantsir systems on Moscow rooftops to boost anti-drone protection. Ukraine Energy Strikes: Kyiv and Moscow trade accusations as Ukraine hits Russian energy sites and a Zaporizhzhia strike injures a 73-year-old woman and damages a home. Armenian Politics & Markets: With June 7 elections near, polling shows Pashinyan leading; the EAEU vs EU choice remains a live economic risk for businesses. Manufacturing Pulse: Russia’s May manufacturing PMI stayed in contraction (48.8) but the pace of decline eased as output rose while new orders and exports fell.
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