AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoWildberries Fallout: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two Wildberries warehouses (Elektrostal near Moscow and Kotovsk in Tambov), killing workers and risking RUB100bn+ losses for sellers and logistics operations. Sanctions Push: US lawmakers led by Adam Schiff and Lindsey Graham move to hold purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable, with a bill gaining broad Senate support. Diplomacy & War Economy: Putin met North Korea’s foreign minister, thanking Pyongyang for backing the Ukraine war; Russia also plans Russia-Africa summit preparations with ambassadors. Markets Watch: The Moscow Exchange keeps sliding, with analysts citing geopolitical pressure, rate expectations, and weak business sentiment; some see a rebound only if oil stays firm. Telecom Buildout: Rostelecom says its fiber network has topped 1.1m km, covering over 80% of households in major cities. Policy Secrecy: Russia’s cabinet moved rules on foreign-capital transactions and asset redistribution into a closed format until 2029. Energy Prices: Europe’s gas market stays tight as prices near $700 per 1,000 cubic meters, with talk of possible Russian supply resumption facing political and infrastructure hurdles. Trade Snapshot (Georgia): Georgia’s Jan–Jun 2026 external trade rose 5.8% to $12.93bn; exports jumped 20% while imports edged up 0.7%, leaving a $5.17bn deficit.
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