AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRussia–China Pivot: Putin is in Beijing for talks with Xi, selling the partnership as “stabilizing” while Moscow eyes Chinese help on energy deals and broader coordination. Ukraine War Escalation: Kyiv says it has approved plans to intensify long-range strikes in June, as drone attacks keep widening the pressure. Nuclear Pressure on Europe: Russia and Belarus are running nuclear drills near NATO borders, while Ukraine calls for a new UN sanctions regime aimed at Russia’s nuclear arsenal. Baltics Drone Row: Estonia and Latvia reject Russian claims that Ukraine used their territory; Ukraine says Russia is redirecting drones toward the Baltics via electronic warfare. UN Human Toll: The UN confirms 15,850 civilian deaths in Ukraine since 2022, including 791 children, and warns the real figure is higher. EU Sanctions Tightening: EU diplomats prepare a targeted “mini-package” and debate extending sanctions renewals to one year. Economy at Home: A Russian lawmaker warns the war is unsustainable for the budget, even as inflation expectations stay stubborn. Business/Trade: Russia seeks Chinese funding and tech for a Caspian-to-Iran corridor, betting on Asian capital to offset sanctions-hit logistics.
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