AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel Deal: Washington’s plan to allow Russian diesel imports has triggered bipartisan US protests over legality and fears it could weaken sanctions and fund Moscow’s war effort. The promised supply may do little to ease fuel prices, which remain volatile amid doubts over a Russia-Ukraine energy truce. Sanctions: The EU adopted its largest-ever round of Russia listings, targeting 1,569 people and companies tied to the military-industrial complex, plus 77 people involved in elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. Germany rejected easing pressure on Moscow. Trade & Payments: Russia’s foreign trade surplus rose 16.4% in January-August, reaching $11.7 billion in August. Payments firm A7 is due to unveil a service letting customers settle foreign invoices in USDT, with funds delivered by standard bank transfer. Finance: Moscow Exchange plans to open regulated Bitcoin spot trading to retail investors on December 1.
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