AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUkraine Talks: Kyiv and Washington say European representatives will join the next round of Russia peace talks after US envoys met Putin in Moscow and Zelensky in Dublin. Putin maintained his hardline demands, and the Kremlin has not confirmed Europe’s role. European Defence: A survey found 78% of respondents in EU countries back stronger EU defence capabilities alongside NATO; Nordic countries are also moving toward a common defence pact to improve coordination and deterrence. War’s Toll: An FT analysis of Russian statistics estimates about 550,000 Russian military deaths by August and projects the toll could reach 650,000 by year-end. German Industry: Mercedes-Benz has halted further investment at its German sites and is weighing plant closures, citing high labour costs. Severe Weather: Storm Charles brought flooding and travel disruption across Portugal, Spain, southern France and Italy, with heavy rain forecast to continue across Italy and the Balkans.
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