AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBlack Sea Food Shock: Ukraine says it offered Russia a mutual halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, as strikes have disrupted shipping and grain exports; Russia says it has received no formal ceasefire proposal, while Novorossiysk terminals have suspended loadings after drone damage, threatening further cuts to Russian grain exports. Drone War at Home: A massive overnight Ukrainian drone raid hit Russia’s Krasnodar Region, killing an eight-year-old and wounding dozens, while Russia reported intercepting 502 drones; separate reports say Wildberries facilities were struck again, adding to “kinetic sanctions” pressure on Russia’s war economy. Kuril Islands Row: Putin’s first visit to Iturup sparked Japanese protests; Moscow dismissed Tokyo’s claims as legally void and reiterated the islands are Russian territory. Economy Watch: Russia’s GDP rose 1.3% year-on-year in Q2, driven by domestic demand, trade, manufacturing, pharma and food—though budget strains remain. Politics Inside Russia: Russia’s Supreme Court barred Yabloko from parliamentary elections, while the party leader vowed to stay and push for change. Diplomacy & Sanctions: Ukraine’s sanctions commissioner said new Western measures aim to deny Russia time to adapt, as the U.S. Senate advanced a major Russia sanctions bill. Humanitarian Exchanges: Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of fallen soldiers in the latest swap, with 261 Ukrainian servicemen returned.
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