AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Pressure on Aviation: The US Treasury escalated its Iran squeeze by sanctioning 27 Iranian airlines and cutting aviation-related authorisations, with Turkey-based and other intermediaries named as part of “Operation Economic Outcast.” Regional Security & NATO: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged faster delivery of Ukraine support, warning delays cost lives as allies discuss additional funding. EU Candidacy Split: An IMF report groups Moldova with Western Balkans EU applicants while separating it from Ukraine, citing Ukraine’s larger size and active conflict. Israel Settlement Trade Sanctions: Türkiye backed UK-led steps to ban trade and business dealings tied to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Turkish Defense Exports: Aselsan signed a Poland deal for added ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance systems, highlighting continued Turkish defense expansion in Europe. Transport/Trade Links: Türkiye and Greece’s intelligence chiefs held rare talks amid rising regional tensions. Sports Business: Liverpool announced Turkish Airlines as its new front-of-shirt sponsor from 2027/28 in a reported £300m, five-year deal. Armenia-Turkey Normalisation: A Turkish opposition MP called for border trade resumption and a “Bridge of Peace” at Ani, as Armenia-Turkey reopening talks remain stalled. Energy/Trade Corridor Data: Bulgaria handled about 29.5m tons of cargo in 2024, underscoring the Black Sea’s role for regional logistics.
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