AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wrapped up a “very productive” two-day visit, co-chairing the 35th ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit with Vladimir Putin and backing a roadmap for deeper ties across security, energy, trade and people-to-people links. Energy talks: Marcos said there’s no firm oil deal yet, but Russia is “very open” to expanding petroleum supplies and building a more structured system for Manila. Detentions resolved: Marcos also announced 24 Filipinos detained in Russia will be released and repatriated after nine months. War and retaliation: Russia’s Lavrov vowed regular large-scale strikes after a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, while Ukraine reported intercepting 79 of 90 drones in a fresh overnight raid. EU sanctions: EU leaders agreed to extend Russia sanctions for a full year, signaling tighter pressure on Moscow. Espionage case: A Russian court upheld a 15-year sentence for a Romanian man accused of spying for Ukraine by mapping air-defense sites near Sochi. Local pressure: Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog opened inquiries into Moscow gas stations over possible price gouging amid fuel strain. Tech and media: At an SCO forum, Russian officials discussed de-anonymization online to curb manipulation and scams.
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