AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoUkraine War Update: Russia says it seized a new settlement in Zaporizhzhia while Ukraine reported strikes on Russian command posts, maintenance units, and drone control in Crimea, Kherson, and elsewhere. Diplomacy Watch: Ukraine’s top aide Kyrylo Budanov says talks with Russia could resume in September, potentially with US involvement. Armenia Break: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia no longer sees Russia as a strategic partner after Moscow’s 2022 failure to meet security obligations. NATO Tensions: CIA chief John Ratcliffe’s secret Moscow visit is at the center of a row, with Trump downplaying reports he warned Russia not to attack NATO members; Russia also warns it could strike UK military sites over British missile support. Energy & Markets: Oil holds above $83 as attacks disrupt Russian exports; global wheat prices jump amid escalation and grain-infrastructure pressure. Human Impact: Kherson residents are urged to flee as strikes damage the district heating plant, risking long disruption. Tech/Defense: Ukraine says Russia used an upgraded Iskander-1000 ballistic missile for the first time in combat.
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