AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkraine and Energy: Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed strikes on Russian refineries for global diesel shortages. The remarks followed a call with Vladimir Putin; Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that easing pressure on Russian energy would help fund Moscow’s war. Congo Conflict: Former president Joseph Kabila is forming an anti-government alliance involving M23 rebels, raising the stakes in the country’s conflict. Global Oil: Middle East tensions have pushed oil above $106 a barrel as disruptions to shipping routes tighten fuel supplies. OPEC and partner ministers stressed the need to protect maritime routes. Economics Nobel: Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 economics prize for work on models used to guide policy during economic shocks. AI Rules: Microsoft President Brad Smith called for global AI regulation, arguing the technology faces fewer safety rules than milk. Trade: China and the EU announced progress in auto-trade talks, while a UK business delegation in India highlighted deals worth £1 billion.
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