AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Sanctions: Georgia’s Kulevi refinery is starting to shift away from Russian crude as EU sanctions tighten, with July imports of Kazakh oil marking a first step in feedstock diversification ahead of a January 2027 deadline. Fuel Prices in Breakaway Regions: Abkhaz drivers report sharp fuel price hikes after “Rosneft” shipped 960 tons of gasoline to the region, with social media users questioning whether supply will actually ease shortages. Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: Iran-linked hackers reportedly shut down a UK power plant for four days, prompting new guidance to energy firms and raising concerns about attacks on electricity infrastructure. Elections & Governance: The Trump administration plans to deploy 1,000 “monitors” and potentially ICE personnel to polling places this November, with critics saying the move is meant to deter or discourage voting. US Immigration Policy: A US judge struck down Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension as “contrary to law,” affecting applicants including Georgia and neighboring countries. Georgia-Related Research Funding: Harvard’s Georgian Studies Program has closed after Georgia’s education ministry refused to extend funding, citing a missing “agreed program.” Regional Trade: Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Bulgaria surged in Jan–July, while another Russian shipment to Armenia moved via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand.
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