AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Security: Lithuania is seeking to extend the deployment of up to 100 troops along its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave until early November, beyond the current October 16 deadline. Russia Policy: Vilnius plans to pursue a terrorist designation for Russia’s GRU, pending investigations linking the agency to attacks on civilian infrastructure. Lithuania has also frozen the assets of Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov under national sanctions. Finance: Kraken parent Payward has agreed to buy Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank, a deal that could give the crypto company EU banking services, including deposits and lending, if regulators approve it. Ukraine Ties: Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas and Ukraine’s Kyrylo Budanov discussed joint weapons production to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities ahead of winter. Student Rules: The interior minister has proposed barring foreign students from self-employment, arguing some use study permits mainly to work; the plan could affect students who rely on freelance income.
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