AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRussia-Ukraine War: Russia hit Kyiv with a missile barrage while EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen was visiting, underscoring Moscow’s message that diplomacy won’t change the battlefield. EU Sanctions Gridlock: The EU’s next Russian sanctions package is still stuck and has been watered down so much diplomats call it “Emmental” “Swiss cheese,” with major proposals pared back. Poland-Ukraine Reset: Polish PM Donald Tusk welcomed Zelensky’s steps to improve ties, including opening Volhynia-related archives and expanding search and exhumation permits, aiming to cool a growing hostility. Cabinet Watch in Ukraine: Ukraine’s new government brought new faces, but the biggest shock was Mykhailo Fedorov’s absence as Defense, with public speculation over the real reasons. Poland Domestic Politics: A CBOS poll shows a sharp reversal: for the first time, more Poles oppose asylum for Ukrainians than support it. Poland’s Legal Line: Poland’s president vetoed bills expanding same-sex couple rights, again framing the move around constitutional protection of marriage. Defense & Deterrence: Germany joined France’s nuclear exercise with conventional forces, signaling deeper European deterrence cooperation as doubts about US reliability grow. EU Climate Policy: The Commission proposed an ETS overhaul to ease pressure on industry, extending emissions flexibility while requiring more decarbonisation spending.
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