AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUkraine-Russia Economic War: Putin said Kyiv opened “Pandora’s box” by striking Russian economic targets and warned of retaliation aimed at “most sensitive” sectors, as Ukraine keeps hitting refineries and online-retailer logistics. Defense & Aid: France pledged faster missile and air-defense deliveries after Zelensky spoke with Macron, while Germany’s FM visited Kyiv and announced extra humanitarian and energy-defense funding. Retail & Energy Disruption: Ukraine struck Russia’s Ozon logistics hub and hit the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Samara; Zelensky also confirmed damage at Saky airfield in Crimea. Human Toll: Drone and missile attacks killed at least 10 in Ukraine and Russia, including a deadly “double-tap” mall strike in Kryvyi Rih that left 16 dead and 130 injured. Russia Domestic Pressure: Long queues returned at gas stations in southern Russia amid fuel limits and price pressure. Trade & Transit: India’s Jaishankar will visit Russia Aug. 23-24 to co-chair an inter-governmental trade commission, while Russia’s grain and propane shipments to Armenia continue via Azerbaijan. Legal/Assets: Canada’s court rejected an appeal to lift sanctions relief for the stranded An-124 at Toronto Pearson.
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