AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPrisoner Politics in Armenia: Protesters in Yerevan staged pickets at the Russian and German embassies demanding the release of prisoners they label political, including Khabarovsk ex-governor Sergey Furgal and Dmitry Bagrash, with calls for Germany not to deport him to Russia. War Pressure on Kyiv: Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha urged “crushing pressure” on Moscow after a major Kyiv strike using about 40 ballistic missiles, while warning that delays in air-defense deliveries cost lives and pushing the EU to unblock the 21st sanctions package. Ukraine’s Internal Fallout: Kyiv protests over Zelensky’s dismissal of defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov have broadened, with crowds now targeting Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi and demanding his removal. Russia’s Manpower Shift: Russia is moving to expand prisoner recruitment for the army by widening which criminal convictions won’t block signing contracts, signaling deeper reliance on unconventional enlistment as enlistment declines. Diplomacy with Leverage: North Korea’s foreign minister Choe Son-hui visited Moscow for talks with Lavrov, underscoring Pyongyang’s push to balance ties with both China and Russia amid US pressure. Frontline Escalation: Ukraine’s drone campaign continues to hit Russian logistics and oil-linked sites, including strikes tied to Moscow-area “Amazon” warehouses and oil depots.
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