AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Sanctions: The EU’s 21st package against Russia is now agreed, with Kaja Kallas saying it targets Russia’s financial system, military industry and energy sector, adds 218 people/entities, expands curbs on the shadow fleet, and keeps an oil price cap at $44.1 for a year while introducing an entry ban for Russian military personnel involved in the war. EU–Greece LNG Deal: Greece won a compromise that softens LNG transfer restrictions via a one-year exemption for transfers to third countries, after Athens blocked earlier drafts. Ukraine Aid: Ireland announced a €125 million 2026 support package for Ukraine, including €100 million for priority non-lethal military equipment and €25 million for restoring critical energy infrastructure ahead of winter. War on Commerce: Ukraine’s drone campaign is hitting Russia’s “Amazon” Wildberries again, with reports of warehouse damage that could affect roughly 8–10% of logistics capacity and raise rebuilding costs into the hundreds of millions. Russia Economy Pressure: Ukraine-linked intelligence says about 2,700 Russian travel companies shut in H1 2026, up over 52%, as demand falls and fuel/air travel disruptions bite. Monetary Policy: The ECB held interest rates steady while warning it’s watching the inflation impact of the Iran war and energy-price uncertainty.
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