AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia-Russia Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi met Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on SCO sidelines, reviewing trade, energy, defence and people-to-people ties, while urging a shift “from endless war to the end of the war” in Ukraine. China-Russia Partnership: Xi and Putin also met in Bishkek, stressing cooperation across energy, industry and logistics, plus plans to make visa-free travel permanent and expand AI/digital innovation links. Ukraine Drone Shockwave: Kyiv faced near-constant daytime air raids as Russia fired about 800 jet-powered drones in four days; Ukraine says the faster Geran-4/5 mix is harder to intercept and is hitting warehouses and logistics. Fuel Squeeze Claim: Ukraine says strikes on Russian refineries have forced Russia to import jet fuel for warplanes. US-Russia Peace Talks: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia’s finance minister to discuss Trump’s 28-point Ukraine “peace plan.” EU Frozen-Assets Standoff: Belgium again rejected transferring immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine, warning the issue is “non-negotiable.” Russia Crypto Rules: Russia’s digital currency law takes effect Sept 1, legalizing some crypto transactions while banning domestic crypto payments; Sber is pushing crypto-backed loans. Black Sea Grain Route: Turkey floated a new plan to restore safe grain shipping through the Black Sea, discussing it with both Kyiv and Moscow.
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