AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKuril Islands Row: Putin’s first visit to Japan-claimed Iturup/Etorofu sparked Tokyo’s “absolutely unacceptable” protest, with Japan weighing sanctions and even recalling its ambassador, while the U.S. reaffirmed support for Japan’s sovereignty over the Northern Territories and China urged Japan to respect post-WWII order. Ukraine War & Diplomacy: Russia rejected any Black Sea “half-measures” ceasefire after Zelenskyy warned Egypt of food-supply risks from Russian strikes; Lavrov also demanded U.S. answers over alleged American involvement in strikes inside Russia. Moldova Destabilization: The Kremlin is reportedly targeting Moldova to weaken NATO/EU from within, including election disruption plans tied to Russian-linked operatives. Domestic Pressure & Economy: Russia admitted fresh petrol shortages as Ukraine hit refineries, while a Kremlin-linked economist warned the war is driving Russia into technological and economic decline. Russia–North Korea: Putin told Kim Jong-un Moscow and Pyongyang are coordinating on regional security, as ties deepen amid concerns over North Korean military support. Security Operations: Poland detained a Russian allegedly hired to assassinate a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, highlighting Moscow-linked covert reach.
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