AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfires & Heatwave Crisis: Wildfires across southern Europe are forcing mass evacuations, with more than 10,000 people sent from towns near the French Pyrenees and toxic smoke warnings in Greece as firefighters battle blazes in Portugal, Spain and France; in France, Tour de France stage 3 is going ahead but with spectators and the caravan kept away to keep emergency access clear. Ukraine–Russia Escalation: Russia hit Kyiv again with missiles and drones, killing at least 12, while Ukraine warns of interceptor shortages ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara; meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Luga training ground and damaged Baltic ports near St. Petersburg. NATO Tensions in the North: The UK says F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft near the carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea, after “unsafe and unprofessional” maneuvers. Eastern Europe Security Prep: Reporting from the region says countries along Russia’s frontier are stockpiling and fortifying as they doubt US support will be automatic. Business & Policy: Romania’s private equity and venture capital surged to EUR 433.6m in 2025, while Ireland’s fast-track asylum process rejected nine in 10 claims.
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