AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrone Escalation: Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, killing at least four people (three near Moscow) and wounding about a dozen, with debris reported at Sheremetyevo and damage near an oil refinery; Zelensky called the strikes “entirely justified,” while Russia says it downed 1,000+ drones across multiple regions. Sanctions & Oil: The Trump administration did not renew a license allowing temporary transactions for Russian oil sales, tightening pressure just as the Iran war keeps supply fears alive. Moldova/Transnistria: Moldova’s leaders condemned Putin’s decree enabling fast Russian citizenship for Transnistria residents, warning it’s aimed at leverage and possibly more war recruitment. China-Russia Pivot: Putin is set to visit China May 19–20 right after Trump’s trip, as Beijing positions itself as the diplomatic hub and the China-Russia Expo opens in Harbin. Regional Security: Russia also claims nearly 9,000 Ukraine ceasefire violations during a Putin-called truce ahead of Victory Day.
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