AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUkraine War & Energy Disruption: Russia’s drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and others, with dozens injured, while Kyiv’s long-range drone campaign hit Russian oil facilities and Crimea fuel sites, forcing Moscow to admit fuel supply problems. Sanctions & Shadow Fleet: EU moves to let navies board suspected “shadow fleet” tankers in the Mediterranean signal tighter enforcement as investigations keep exposing how sanctioned shipping stays afloat. Crypto Crackdown: Russia is preparing new fees, trading limits and safeguards aimed at “unfriendly” crypto assets, with the Central Bank restricting retail access to BTC, ETH and USDT from July 1. Armenia Political Shift: Armenia’s Pashinyan claimed victory in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on Russia’s influence, drawing Western praise and Moscow criticism. Defense Funding Debate: Zelenskyy says UK-linked proceeds from the Chelsea sale could be redirected to air defense, arguing “Why not use Russian money?” BRICS Expansion Talk: Lavrov said Russia would welcome Bangladesh’s BRICS candidature once the admission pause ends. Business & Markets: SPIEF continues to frame Russia’s war-economy deals, while analysts flag risks for the Moscow Exchange and note ongoing currency and inflation pressures.
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