AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU sanctions on child abductions: The EU has slapped travel bans and asset freezes on 16 Russian-linked officials and seven centres accused of helping abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children, forcing identity changes, indoctrination and militarized education, with Latvia’s FM Baiba Braže calling it an attack on Ukrainian identity tied to the Genocide Convention. Ceasefire under strain: As the three-day truce expired, Kyiv reported a drone attack and fighting continued despite the pause. Baltic security shock: Latvia’s defence minister Andris Spruds resigned after anti-drone systems failed during incidents involving drones crossing from Russia and hitting oil storage; NATO jets were scrambled and the episode is now feeding fresh pressure for stronger air defence. Travel rules keep shifting: EasyJet warns passengers about EES-related delays and urges extra airport time, while Greece has paused “bureaucratic burden” for Brits by reverting to manual passport stamping. Local courts: Lux Express Latvia has sued Latvian transport authorities over delayed state compensation for discounted/free passenger travel. Culture & travel: Explora Journeys is expanding its 2026 Northern Europe season with Explora III, and Riga’s city council-linked entertainment spending remains in the spotlight.
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