AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRussia-Ukraine War Escalation: Ukraine launched what Russia called its biggest drone attack on Moscow yet, with nearly 200 drones reportedly hitting targets around the capital and disrupting flights; Russian officials said air defenses intercepted hundreds of drones nationwide, while the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya was struck again and thick smoke spread over the city. Retaliation and Cross-Strikes: Hours after Zelenskiy spoke with US President Donald Trump and Macron, Russia hit Kyiv with missiles as Ukraine struck back at Russian energy assets, deepening the fuel crunch. ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used the Russia-ASEAN commemorative summit to push stronger maritime security, counterterrorism, and economic ties, while also signaling more direct tourism links as airlines seek approvals for Russia-Philippines routes. Defense and Industry: Russia is in talks to induct India’s BrahMos missile and boost production, as Moscow seeks to expand its strike capabilities. Diplomacy: Russia welcomed a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the conflict, saying all sides must prevent escalation. Economy Under Strain: Bloomberg Economics reports Russia is leaning more on expensive domestic borrowing to fund the war as sanctions cut off foreign financing.
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