AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCeasefire Collapse: As the Victory Day truce ended, Russia and Ukraine traded blame for renewed attacks—Russia says it downed 264 Ukrainian drones, while Kyiv reports strikes that killed three and injured 16, with civilians hit across multiple regions. Diplomacy vs. Pressure: Ukraine’s Zelensky says Kyiv will hold back long-range sanctions only while Moscow avoids “massive” attacks, promising “respond in kind” if full-scale warfare resumes. EU Sanctions Push: The EU moved fast with new asset freezes and travel bans on 16 officials and centers tied to the abduction and identity-changing of Ukrainian children, with Canada and the UK joining the sanctions drive. Peace Talks Fight: EU foreign ministers rejected Russia’s push to use ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator, while Kaja Kallas floated herself as the bloc’s negotiator. War Economy & Security: A Russian drone executive who briefed Putin on mass UAV plans was arrested in a fraud case, underscoring how the Kremlin’s drone boom is also a corruption risk. Regional Watch: Ukraine says it’s ready for Zelensky-Putin talks if Moscow is serious, and warns of Belarus-linked invasion risks along the border.
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