AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMoscow Oil Shock: Ukraine hit the Moscow Oil Refinery for a second time in a week, triggering huge black-smoke plumes and airport disruptions, as Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted hundreds of drones. EU Sanctions: EU leaders renewed Russia sanctions for 12 months—double the usual six—signaling tighter, steadier pressure on key Russian sectors. Fuel & Prices: Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog ordered Moscow gas station chains to justify fuel price hikes amid drone-driven refinery damage and rising rationing in parts of the country. Maritime Risk: Russian drones attacked foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea (Panama and St. Kitts and Nevis), killing one crew member and injuring others, raising new concerns for trade and shipping. ASEAN-Russia Trade Push: At the Kazan summit, ASEAN and Russia adopted the Kazan Declaration to deepen cooperation through 2030, while leaders—including the Philippines’ Marcos—pushed energy and longer-term petroleum supply talks. Cambodia Dealmaking: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet reaffirmed ties with Russia and floated an ASEAN-EAEU free trade idea; Russian GAZ Group also explored investment in Cambodia’s automotive sector. Armenia Politics: Armenia’s opposition Strong Armenia challenged June election results in court, while Russia’s lawmakers urged Moscow to reject the outcome.
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