AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Pressure on Russia: Russia’s summer 2026 nonstop routes are set to shrink sharply as sanctions, drone threats, and fuel problems bite—Russians may reach just 32 countries nonstop, down about a quarter from winter, with Algeria, Seychelles, and some Middle East links already cut. SCO Security Signal: At an SCO security heads meeting in Bishkek, Sergei Shoigu pushed a “full-fledged partnership” line with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan while warning against any new third-country military presence and stressing rising terror and drug risks. Water Stress Spotlight: Central Asia ranks among the world’s highest water consumers per person, with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan near the top—raising pressure on aging irrigation and governance. Transit & Minerals Push: Kazakhstan’s TRACECA chairmanship aims to expand the Europe–Caucasus–Asia corridor, while regional governments seek more local value from critical minerals. Tajik Tech Deal: Voicecomm Technology signed an MoU with Tajikistan’s IT Park to build a “Digital Talent Innovation Center,” tying AI and digital industry cooperation to the Rahmon–Xi momentum.
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