AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Defense Funding: The EU is set to disburse €3.3B for Ukraine missiles and drones after von der Leyen’s calls with Zelenskyy, keeping air-defense and strike capacity high on the agenda. US Sanctions & Tariffs: The US House passed a bill giving Trump power to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, adding pressure ahead of winter while extending Iran sanctions. Russia Election Watch: Russia’s wartime Duma vote runs Sept 18–20 with opposition barred and occupied Ukrainian regions included, underscoring Kremlin control as the war grinds on. Hybrid Threats Near NATO: Poland’s Tusk warned Russia may stage “accidental” drone or missile attacks on NATO states supporting Ukraine, while a drone strike hit a Kyiv–Warsaw train near the Polish border. Ukraine Business Impact: Russia’s decree confiscating assets of Nestle and Auchan highlights how foreign firms face forced control in the Kremlin’s expanding economic pressure campaign. Energy & Costs: Diesel excise duty remains a sticking point as prices rise and budgets tighten, while Ukraine’s air strikes on logistics and refineries keep fuel volatility front and center.
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