AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa Policy: Russia published the full list of 64 countries whose citizens can apply for its unified e-visa in 2026, with rules for single-entry stays up to 30 days and applications submitted 86 to 4 days before travel via the Russian Foreign Ministry platform. Diplomatic Appointments: US diplomat Yuriy R. Fedkiw took over as Consul General in Mumbai on July 7, with prior postings including Bern (political-economic affairs) and experience covering relations with Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. EU Climate Regulation: The European Commission is set to unveil a major overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), aiming to keep free permits longer, slow emissions tightening, and better link support to clean-tech investment—while negotiating with member states and the European Parliament. Trade & Tariffs (Liechtenstein-linked): New Zealand’s trade minister Todd McClay discussed potential higher US tariffs and the FIT Partnership’s push to reduce barriers; Liechtenstein is listed among the 16 small and medium-sized economies in the group. US-Backed Investment: Konstantin Sokolov, a major Trump donor, was appointed head of the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, a $201m vehicle targeting private-sector investment across the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
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