AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Sanctions Push: The Commission is set to unveil its 21st Russia package on 9 June, with new energy and finance curbs, a ban on crypto-asset services in third countries, and expanded measures against the shadow fleet, including service bans and more vessel listings. Ukraine Accession & Diplomacy: Zelenskyy says Ukraine has cleared the steps to open all six EU accession negotiation clusters, while EU leaders back a push for direct talks—though the Kremlin says there’s no plan for a Putin-Trump call and that US details on mediation remain unclear. Armenia Vote Fallout: Armenia’s pro-European Civil Contract wins, despite monitors citing Russian pressure and hybrid tactics; the EU congratulates the vote while Russia claims interference by the West. Defense Cooperation Hit: France and Germany scrap the FCAS next-gen fighter jet project after years of industrial disputes, a blow to European defense integration. Aviation Safety: Kyrgyzstan is removed from the EU air safety blacklist after two decades. Energy Storage in Romania: Hagag Europe and Airengy plan a 5 GWh compressed-air storage project in Romanian salt caverns. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: West Africa steps up action against IUU fishing, with losses estimated above $2.3bn a year.
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