AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoPostwar Business: President Donald Trump says the U.S. could do business with Russia and Ukraine after the war ends. A Russian diesel cargo is already heading to the U.S. under a temporary license. Trade and Investment: Namibia’s president plans to seek Russian investment in mining, energy, technology and industrialisation at the Moscow summit on Oct. 28–29. India and Russia are also pursuing a $100 billion trade target by 2030; bilateral trade reached $38 billion in the first half of 2026, India’s ambassador said. Monetary Policy: The Bank of Russia held its key rate at 14% and raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 7.1–7.6%, keeping borrowing costs high for businesses. Sanctions Exposure: The New York Times reports that sanctioned Russian energy producer Novatek secretly funded an Alaska gas project and discussed supplying technology. The company’s former chief executive says he urged U.S. officials to investigate.
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