AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUkraine–Russia Escalation: Ukraine’s long-range drone pressure is spilling deeper into Russia, with Moscow reporting a major weekend barrage and renewed strikes hitting oil-linked sites and civilian areas. Defense Industry: Kyiv says its first domestically built glide bomb, the 250kg “Vyrivniuvach,” is ready for combat, while Ukraine also expands protected logistics routes with anti-drone coverage across 1,170+ km. Oil Sanctions Whiplash: The US Treasury extended a 30-day waiver for Russian seaborne oil already at sea, citing Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruptions—despite earlier promises to let it lapse. Energy Politics: India’s petroleum ministry insists it will keep buying Russian crude regardless of US waiver changes, while EU ministers warn Russia and China could exploit the Iran fallout to gain leverage over developing countries. Sanctions Enforcement: A New Zealand insurer, Maritime Mutual, is in the spotlight for covering sanctioned Russian/Iranian “shadow fleet” tankers, underscoring how finance and insurance keep the trade moving. Diplomacy & Arms: Armenia is reportedly pushing to localize licensed production of Indian munitions as it deepens defense ties with New Delhi. China–Russia: Ahead of Putin’s Beijing visit, both sides signal deeper coordination, with trade and tech cooperation featuring prominently.
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