AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: EU member states can’t agree on extending Russia sanctions, with a seven-day stopgap as Slovakia (backed by France) pushes to lift curbs on oligarch Alisher Usmanov. Ukraine Energy De-escalation: Zelensky backs a US proposal for a reciprocal halt on strikes on critical infrastructure, but warns any pause must be enforced and not used to give Russia relief ahead of the Sept. 18-20 Duma vote. Russia Vote Under Tight Control: Russia’s first State Duma elections since the 2022 invasion is set for Sept. 18-20, widely seen as a Kremlin “ritual” with no real opposition. EU Kids Act: The Commission is set to propose an age-based limit on children’s social media access, with “safe by design” rules and an expected minimum age around 15. Arctic Security Push: Denmark’s PM says Greenland talks with the US should stay peaceful while Europe boosts Arctic security amid Russian activity. Space Autonomy: Paris hosts a major space industry push as Europe seeks more autonomy from the US after Trump-era tensions. US-Russia Sanctions: The US targets Russia’s VTB Bank over Iran ties, adding pressure to Tehran’s revenue channels.
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