AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUkraine-Ukraine War Diplomacy: Trump offered to help broker a rapid end to the Ukraine war in a nearly 90-minute call with Putin, with Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov calling the exchange “business-like” and saying Russia wants a political-diplomatic settlement while blaming Kyiv and European backers for escalating strikes that have worsened Russian fuel shortages. Fuel Crunch: Ukraine’s long-range drone attack hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and targeted nearby military-linked sites, while Russia reported dozens of drones intercepted; the broader impact is spreading shortages and queues at gas stations. Cross-Border Fuel Workarounds: In Russia’s Zabaykalsky region, residents are being offered China refueling trips as local authorities restrict sales, with ads circulating for transport to Manzhouli and refueling there. Russia-Armenia Business Ties: Mishustin is set to meet Pashinyan on July 6 during Innoprom, after a recent phone call focused on trade and economic cooperation. China-Russia Military Signals: China and Russia will run joint naval drills off Qingdao and follow with patrols in the Pacific, underscoring deepening security coordination. Gold Reserves Watch: Central banks added 41 tonnes of gold in May, while Russia continued trimming its holdings.
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