AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkraine–Russia Escalation: Zelenskiy says intercepted Kremlin communications show Putin ordered troops to abandon “rules of war,” as strikes on Kyiv’s infrastructure and bridges trigger gridlock and deepen the air-defence crunch. EU Defence Industrial Base: Zelenskiy signed a law to ratify Ukraine’s participation in the EU’s European Defence Fund, aiming to pull Ukrainian firms into joint R&D and production. Aerospace Supply Chain Security: A Russian-linked suspect is reported to have masterminded a failed sabotage attempt on a Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig-Halle Airport, highlighting ongoing risks around aircraft maintenance and components. Czech Wastewater Compliance: Czechia prepares to transpose EU urban wastewater rules, including quaternary treatment and extended producer responsibility for pharma and cosmetics—raising concerns about cost pressure on medicines. UK Manufacturing & Mobility: SMMT data shows Chinese EV brands hit a new UK sales record, while European rivals lose ground. Industrial Skills Investment (NI): Nelipak will invest £480k in skills at its Derry sterile packaging plant to boost productivity and exports. Aviation Maintenance Expansion: Barnes Aerospace buys a Scottish turbine repair firm to establish its first European engine-component repair and overhaul base. Energy & Cost Pressure: Diesel prices in the UK hit £2 a litre, with analysts warning of knock-on effects for food supply chains.
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