AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUK-Russia Sanctions: Keir Starmer says the UK will “choke off” Russia’s war funding with a new package of 70 sanctions hitting the shadow fleet, illicit finance networks, and Western-tech procurement channels, including Yandex’s banking arm and Rosgosstrakh, as Britain also moves to sanction Arctic LNG 2-linked vessels. Ukraine Energy Support: At the G7 in Évian, London pledges about £210m in export financing for enriched uranium deliveries to Ukraine’s Energoatom to keep nuclear power running through winter amid repeated strikes. G7 Diplomacy: Trump tells reporters he had a “very good” meeting with Zelenskyy and says “Russia should make a deal,” while European officials push for tougher terms and more pressure on Moscow. Russia’s War Economy Strain: Reuters calculations point to reduced Russian crude exports from western ports to about 1.7m bpd in June, linked to Ukrainian drone attacks and fuel/production pressures. Armenia Growth Outlook: The Eurasian Development Bank lifts Armenia’s 2026 growth forecast to 6%, citing household lending, remittances, services and construction momentum. Central Bank Watch: The Bank of Latvia cuts its GDP growth forecasts for 2026–2028, citing external shocks and higher costs tied to ongoing conflicts. Corporate/Markets: IWG names its founder Mark Dixon as executive chair, while IP Group’s portfolio company Istesso starts Phase 2 dosing for a rheumatoid arthritis muscle-loss drug.
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