AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUkraine War & Energy Markets: Trump urged Zelenskiy to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming the attacks for record US diesel prices and a widening global fuel crunch as Russia’s refining output is hit and export curbs tighten supply. Railway Security: Russian drones struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border at Yahodyn, with officials including Boris Johnson and Carl Bildt on a nearby diplomatic service; Ukraine and Poland called it an escalation as passengers were evacuated. BRICS Economic Push: At the New Delhi summit, BRICS leaders backed “inclusive global growth” and adopted a New Delhi declaration linking trade, energy and Middle East security, while Xi promoted “Greater BRICS” initiatives spanning AI, services trade and local-currency cooperation. Digital Ruble Rollout: Russia launched the digital ruble nationwide, reporting 87,000 new accounts in the first 10 days and pushing broader bank and retailer integration by 2028. Recruitment & Manpower: Irkutsk raised bounties for recruiting foreign fighters to up to 1.5 million rubles per person, as Moscow leans harder on overseas manpower. Sanctions & Crypto: A report says Iran continues using bitcoin and crypto channels for cross-border settlements while the central bank reportedly turns a blind eye. Regional Trade Routes: The Middle Corridor’s expansion is improving financing and transit prospects for Central Asia and the South Caucasus as firms reroute around the Russia-Ukraine war.
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