AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCzech Foreign Policy: Czech FM Petr Macinka said “return to normal relations with Russia” is impossible while Russia’s war on Ukraine continues, adding Prague and allies will keep using economic pressure tools. EU Defence Funding: Brussels approved another €6.1bn for Ukrainian air defence, missiles, ammunition and radar—even though Ukraine isn’t an EU member—framing it as part of a wider security strategy. Security Threats: Western intelligence suspects Russia is running a covert sabotage campaign using criminal intermediaries to hit European defence facilities supplying Ukraine, with incidents investigated in Estonia, Bulgaria, Italy, the Czech Republic and Lithuania. Wildfires in the Region: EU and rescEU firefighting help is being deployed to Serbia’s major blazes, including Czech Black Hawk helicopters and ground teams, as Serbia also uses Russian support. Energy & Industry: Skanska won a CZK 2.1bn ($98m) contract to build a new data centre near Prague, due for completion in 2028. Transport & Tech: Europe’s EV market hit a new high: BEVs were 25.7% of new car registrations in July, with France and Germany driving growth. Sports (Czech interest): In Cincinnati, Czech Sara Bejlek’s run ended as Coco Gauff reached the final, setting up an all-American women’s title match.
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