AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUkraine Talks: US-mediated negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow ended their first day in Abu Dhabi after more than four hours, with talks set to resume Wednesday. Washington called them productive, but major differences remain. European allies met separately with the US and Ukraine, pressing for credible security guarantees and a broader role in future negotiations. EU Support: The bloc extended its military training mission for Ukraine to 2028, allocating nearly €300 million and planning a presence inside the country to coordinate directly with Ukrainian forces. Accession and Funding: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged faster EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova and called for all member states to fund Ukraine’s long-term support. Hungary blocked progress on two accession negotiating clusters, while Slovakia’s Robert Fico accused Merz of blackmail over the budget dispute. Press Freedom: Russia’s Novaya Gazeta has shut down after years of pressure, including website blocks, staff arrests and the loss of its Moscow offices. Cybersecurity: France blamed Iran for cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems and vowed to push for EU sanctions, as officials warned of weaknesses in Europe’s defenses.
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