AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRussia Sanctions: EU foreign ministers approved nearly 1,600 new listings targeting people and companies tied to Russia’s war effort, in the bloc’s largest sanctions expansion since the invasion began. They also sanctioned 77 people linked to Russia’s elections in occupied Ukrainian territory. Ukraine: Kyiv says Russian strikes hit energy facilities despite Donald Trump’s announced ceasefire. The EU plans about €3 billion in military aid for Ukrainian drones and missiles, while urging Washington to keep pressure on Moscow. China Trade: Brussels and Beijing agreed to cap Chinese hybrid-car imports at 350,000 a year for four years, aiming to curb a surge in exports and ease trade tensions. EU Budget: Ireland’s proposed €159 billion cut to the bloc’s next long-term budget drew criticism from Germany and five other net contributors, setting up a major dispute ahead of this week’s leaders’ summit. Russian Visas: Finland is urging an EU-wide ban on tourist visas for Russians while Brussels prepares tighter travel rules.
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