AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUkraine War Politics: President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected calls for wartime elections, saying a vote now would be a “tsunami” that would split Ukraine, after ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged a poll under martial law. Mobilization Watch: Zelensky also warned Russia is preparing a further 300,000-troop draft after September parliamentary elections, with recruitment aimed at peripheral regions rather than major cities. Escalating Strikes & Economy: Putin said Ukraine “opened Pandora’s box” by hitting Russian economic targets, as drone and missile attacks continue and Ukraine expands strikes on Russian logistics and retail hubs like Ozon. Domestic Pressure in Russia: A fuel crisis is spreading across dozens of regions, hitting Moscow and surrounding areas, while authorities restrict sales and blame demand spikes. Diplomatic Friction: Russia withdrew its UK ambassador without naming a successor, deepening managed hostility as Lavrov criticized NATO/EU support for Ukraine. Frontline Diplomacy: German FM Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv amid strikes near the capital, underscoring continued European backing. Russia-US Signaling: Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said a Putin-Trump meeting at APEC in China is likely if both attend.
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