AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRussian Banking Stress: Liquidity is tightening as cash withdrawals hit levels last seen in March 2022, with banks raising deposit rates to lure funds while loan demand stays strong. Ukraine War Finance: Kyiv’s new defense minister says Ukraine will push EU partners to advance part of a €45bn 2026 loan to cover a $27bn military gap, with a “clear plan” tied to results and timelines. Energy Retaliation & Supply Shock: Russia warns of “massive strikes” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Ukrainian drone attacks keep disrupting Russian refining, driving fuel shortages and export limits. EU Sanctions Deadlock: The EU is preparing a new sanctions expansion targeting about 1,600 Russian entities, but Belgium again blocks using frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine over legal and retaliation risks. India-Russia Fuel Swap: India has become a key gasoline supplier to Russia after refinery disruptions, with Indian refiners exporting up to ~1m barrels of petrol in recent months. Cyber Pressure on Europe: Pro-Russian hackers hit Norway’s government services for three days, disrupting dozens of services and leaking state budget information. Central Asia Geopolitics: Modi is set to meet Putin and Xi at the SCO summit in Bishkek, underscoring Russia-China alignment as Western influence faces pushback.
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