AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Crunch and Belarus Link: Russia is importing gasoline by sea from India after Ukrainian strikes hit its refineries, with at least 60,000 tonnes already shipped and plans for up to 400,000 tonnes a month; Belarus is also ramping up rail exports to Russia, topping 70,000 tonnes in early June. Kyiv Under Fire: Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, with officials reporting eight killed, including children, and widespread damage. Belarus Political Prisoner Releases: Ahead of Independence Day, Lukashenko pardoned 32 prisoners, including 28 convicted of “extremist” crimes, drawing fresh calls from opposition and rights groups to free the remaining political detainees. UN Warns on Education Curbs: UN experts urged Belarus to withdraw proposed rules that would create a state register for tutors and bar people convicted of “extremist” offences from independent work with children. EAEU Cash Ruble Pressure: Banks in EAEU states are tightening or refusing cash ruble deposits amid a “toxic surplus” and rising secondary sanction risks. Lukashenko in Beijing: Lukashenko met Xi in China, with Beijing reiterating support for Belarus sovereignty as Minsk balances ties with Russia and the West.
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