AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSt Petersburg Under Fire: Ukrainian long-range drones hit the St Petersburg Oil Terminal and nearby military sites as Russia’s “Russian Davos” economic forum opened, with Zelenskyy calling it part of “long-range sanctions” and reporting smoke and damage while Russian officials said air defences downed dozens of drones. NATO Solidarity Visit: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, urging sustained allied funding for Ukraine’s defence as Russia’s losses mount. Kharkiv Drone Attacks: Russian drones struck Kharkiv and surrounding areas, injuring at least six people and killing two in a village attack, according to regional officials. War Economy Pressure in Moscow: Reports say Russian financial experts warned Putin that the rising cost of the Ukraine war is unsustainable, with fears of hyperinflation and labour shortages. Education Squeezed in Russia: Russia is cutting humanities and social science university places while expanding benefits for families of fallen soldiers, a move analysts say ties education to the war effort. Railway Tariff Shock: Ukrzaliznytsia says freight tariffs may rise by at least 45% to cover deficits and support debt talks after infrastructure strikes. EU Jobs at Risk: The European Commission warns Iran-war fallout and competition pressures could threaten over 1 million jobs this year. French Open, Ukraine vs Russia: Marta Kostyuk reached a first major semifinal at Roland Garros, set to face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva after an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal win.
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