AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoEU Sanctions: The EU rolled out its 21st Russia sanctions package, targeting 14 crypto service platforms and 94 banks, with new powers to block services across entire jurisdictions; listings also cover shadow-fleet vessels, refineries, and military-linked firms, including platforms tied to the Marshall Islands. Shipping Under Pressure: Maersk temporarily suspended its Chornomorsk service as attacks on Ukraine’s ports and shipping continue, while Caspian Pipeline Consortium confirmed brief operations pauses after drone strikes hit tankers loading Kazakh oil. Ukraine Grain Worries: Zelensky warned Russia is trying to shut down Ukraine’s grain corridors, saying no vessels entered Ukrainian ports the previous day as port infrastructure remains a target. Pacific Peace Debate: Pacific Conference of Churches leaders, writing from Majuro, urged governments to keep the “Ocean of Peace” vision focused on justice and dialogue, warning it’s being pulled toward military and deterrence arrangements. Marshall Islands COVID Policy: The Marshall Islands moved to reduce its strict quarantine schedule, cutting the Hawaii portion to three days starting in January.
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