AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUkraine Talks: Putin says he is open to a phone call with Zelensky, while the Kremlin says Kyiv has not called. Lavrov insists any in-person meeting must take place in Moscow, underscoring how far apart the sides remain. NATO and Washington: The Pentagon has privately urged Baltic allies to soften public warnings about Russia as the US pursues negotiations and reviews its European troop presence. Estonia’s prime minister says he will not tone down his criticism of Putin. G20 Tensions: European diplomats’ refusal to pose with Lavrov led the US to cancel the traditional group photo in Atlanta, highlighting deep divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine. Press Freedom: Novaya Gazeta says it will close on November 9 after years of pressure, including legal restrictions and the loss of its funding channels. State Spending: The Duma has approved the 2027–29 budget draft in its first reading, with reports describing planned defense spending as a record. Africa Ties: Putin used the Moscow summit to court African governments with promises of trade, technology and investment, while leaders sought deals on energy and industry.
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