AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUkraine-Russia War: Russia resumed missile-and-drone strikes on Kyiv as a brief diplomatic pause ended, damaging homes and sparking fires, while Ukraine warned of possible cruise missile launches from strategic bombers. Diplomacy: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wrapped talks in Moscow and Kyiv, with both sides signaling “substantive progress” and possible scheduling of renewed trilateral talks. Frontline Reality Check: The ISW says Putin’s latest deadline to seize all of Donetsk by end-2026 is unrealistic, projecting it could take until 2032 at the current pace. Contract Soldier Policy: Russia’s defense ministry wants to claw back parts of one-off contract payments from fighters convicted of crimes at home. North Korea Ties: Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge over the Tumen River, underscoring deepening cooperation. EU Friction: Moscow accused the EU of using human-rights claims to pressure Russia and tolerate Russophobia. Local Impact: A drone attack destroyed Ukraine’s Epicentr K mall in Mykolaiv, disrupting work for hundreds. Regional Safety: At least 11 died in an avalanche in Russia’s North Caucasus.
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