AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUkraine Peace Bid: Zelensky’s open letter proposing a direct meeting and a full ceasefire is met with a blunt Kremlin refusal, with Putin saying he sees “no point” in meeting “just for the sake of meeting.” Diplomatic Push: British, French and German envoys urged Moscow to back direct Russia-Ukraine talks in a rare meeting with Russia’s deputy foreign minister. NATO Messaging: NATO’s top commander said Russia is “not looking for a conflict” with the alliance, framing it as a defensive posture. Armenia Crossroads: Armenia’s election fallout deepens as Russia’s Lavrov warns EU and EAEU rules are incompatible and Zakharova alleges “unprecedented pressure” and “West interference.” Regional Ties: Azerbaijan’s Aliyev and multiple leaders sent Russia Day congratulations, while the Philippines’ Marcos heads to Kazan for an ASEAN-Russia summit likely including a Putin meeting. UK Defence Crisis: Britain rocked by resignations as Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces minister Al Carns quit over a defence spending plan they say could make the country “less safe.” Ukraine Strikes & Logistics: Ukraine claims it can “isolate Crimea” by hitting key supply routes, while drone attacks are also blamed for fuel and infrastructure disruption.
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