AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNuclear Drills Escalate: Russia has kicked off a three-day nuclear forces exercise (May 19–21) with 64,000 troops, 200+ missile launchers, 140+ aircraft, 73 ships and 13 submarines, including strategic missile subs—while it also rehearses cooperation with Belarus, where Minsk is running its own nuclear “combat use” training. Ukraine Pushback: Kyiv and the UN Security Council are reacting as the drills start, with Ukraine warning the Belarus link turns Minsk into a direct part of Moscow’s nuclear posture. Putin Heads to China: The timing lands as Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi, amid fresh messaging about the war and deterrence. Sport Meets Politics: World Gymnastics fully lifted bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing national flags and anthems again—while Aryna Sabalenka arrives at Roland Garros with momentum wobbling after recent setbacks. Banking Update: Hamkorbank named a new acting chairman in Tashkent.
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