AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCrypto Regulation: Russia’s State Duma passed a landmark law legalizing regulated cryptocurrency trading under tight Central Bank oversight, keeping crypto banned for domestic payments and capping retail activity for most investors via knowledge tests and limits. EU Sanctions & Culture: The EU cut €2m Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation, citing democratic values and Russia’s ongoing war. Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia: Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s “Wildberries” logistics hubs in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, injuring people and killing at least one worker, as Moscow faces mounting pressure on supply lines. Kremlin Messaging: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov played down Ukraine’s leadership shake-up, saying it won’t change the front, while state TV figures admitted the war is worsening. Domestic Governance: The Duma extended the “garage amnesty” to 2031, adopted fuel-market stabilization tax changes, and required faster borrower notifications plus expanded deposit insurance to electronic funds. International Politics: China and the Philippines traded accusations over a Ren’ai Jiao incident, with Beijing calling the area its territory and lodging protests.
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