AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Climate: Global gas flaring hit a six-year high in 2025, with Russia and Iran driving the rise, wasting an estimated $54B and undercutting efforts to end routine burning by 2030. Maritime Security: A Russian drone strike hit the Turkiye-owned bulk carrier Victress in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member and raising fresh alarms over civilian shipping safety. Sanctions & Oil Flows: The EU’s ban on “refining loophole” petroleum products from Russian crude cut EU imports from key refineries by 69%, but analysts say loopholes still route Russian-derived fuel to Western markets. Cybersecurity: Kaspersky reports rising cyberattacks on industrial control systems, with manufacturing among the hardest hit sectors, while a WhatsApp malware campaign spreads fake business documents via compromised accounts. Defense Tech: Ukraine’s drone push continues at scale, with FPV output and loitering munition production climbing fast, while Russia faces new pressure from drone strikes that disrupt power and fuel in Crimea. BRICS & Diplomacy: BRICS marks its 20th anniversary in Moscow as security advisers meet in New Delhi, with Russian officials emphasizing innovation and resilience amid global uncertainty. Russia Tech & Industry: A Russian “wine Disneyland” opens in Gelendzhik, pairing tourism with a lab and academy—an unusual tech-and-testing angle on domestic enotourism.
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