AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSecurity & Defence: Estonia’s foreign minister says Russia is “picking up the pace” and Tallinn is ready to move faster as attacks hit defence supply chains across the region. Energy & Infrastructure: Lithuania’s military says Russian “Gerbera” drones were redirected by Ukrainian electronic warfare and later flew into Lithuania; Vilnius is also strengthening air defences under “Vilnius Shield.” Regional Policy: Estonia says it will block any new Russian grain transit through its ports and coordinate with Latvia and Lithuania on a wider solution. Lithuania Watch: Lithuania’s Airports reported August passenger growth—Vilnius up 11.7% to nearly 570,000—while ESO’s CEO resignation follows storm-related power grid criticism. Justice & Society: Abuse cases against Lithuanian Church figures are renewing calls for an independent investigation. Economy & Jobs: Western Union plans to shrink its Costa Rica operations center and shift roles to Lithuania, with reports of over 1,000 jobs affected. Tech & Crime: Investigators say an exposed server linked to a Russian ransomware affiliate automated extortion against dozens of victims. Politics: Lithuania’s deputy foreign minister backs using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine beyond 2027.
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