AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking & Rates: Russia’s Central Bank cut the key rate by 25 bps to 14.25%, citing easing inflation but warning risks remain elevated amid fuel supply and heavy Ukraine war spending. FX & Inflation Watch: The CBR set the official euro rate at 84.1684 rubles for June 20 and signaled the pace of future cuts could slow. Energy & Sanctions Pressure: Ukraine’s drone campaign hit Moscow-area refining capacity, while the EU moved to extend Russia sanctions for a year and tighten LNG trading rules—raising pressure on Russia’s fuel logistics and prices. Trade & Travel Links: Russia’s visa-free push is boosting arrivals—Russians hit record highs in Guangzhou under an extended scheme—while Russia’s firms keep finding ways around app-store access limits under sanctions. Geopolitical Deal-Making: Russia deepened ties with Nigeria via a new ambassador appointment, and ASEAN-Russia cooperation in Kazan continued to expand energy and trade agendas. Shipping & Food Security: Russia struck foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea, killing or injuring crew and disrupting grain-corridor operations.
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