AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS Sanctions Push: A bipartisan group of four US senators says it has struck a deal with the White House to advance tougher Russia sanctions, targeting countries buying Russian oil, gas and uranium, with proposed 500% tariffs and secondary sanctions to close loopholes. Fuel Crisis & Remote Work: Russia’s Novosibirsk region urged residents to shift to remote work and cut car travel as a fuel crunch deepens after Ukrainian strikes hit refining capacity in Omsk. Crimea Isolation via Shipping: Ukraine claims drone attacks hit 21 Russian “shadow fleet” tankers plus tugboats and support vessels in the Sea of Azov, aiming to choke gasoline deliveries to Crimea and pressure Russia’s war finances. Diesel Export Ban Fallout: Russia’s diesel export ban is driving global price turmoil as loadings fall sharply amid tighter supplies and ongoing refinery disruptions. FX Watch: Russia’s central bank set the euro at 87.3511 rubles (July 9) and 87.6661 rubles (July 11), reflecting continued currency volatility. Moldova Politics: Moldova’s President Maia Sandu nominated financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, signaling a push toward EU accession by end-2028. Corporate Risk: BMW warned of unauthorized “pirated” BMW production in Russia by former partner Avtotor, raising compliance and certification concerns for buyers.
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