AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Sanctions Push: The US House is set to vote on the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, with a key provision that could allow up to 100% tariffs on the top importers of Russian oil and gas—putting India and others in the spotlight. Diplomacy vs Pressure: Russia’s Lavrov accused the EU of deceiving Armenia over EU integration, as Armenia weighs gas supply diversification and keeps its stance on the Russian 102nd base flexible. Banking & FX: The Bank of Russia bought yuan on the Moscow Exchange (about $23.6m) and continues to steer currency operations amid sanctions pressure. Energy Crunch: Russia will extend its diesel export ban through October as drone strikes hit refineries and global diesel crack spreads surge, raising costs for Europe and beyond. Cyber Threats: Kaspersky flagged three Russia-linked threat groups targeting enterprises with backdoors, ransomware and wipers. War’s Business Impact: A Russian drone strike killed five on a Ukraine passenger bus and hit rail logistics, while Ukraine says Russia has damaged or destroyed 500+ locomotives since 2022. Migration & Labor Risk: Reports say Russia-linked illegal recruitment has reached overseas workers, including Filipinos, raising new compliance and reputational risks for host countries.
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