AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Russia Sanctions: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package on July 23, expanding asset freezes and transaction bans to hit 94 Russian banks and major financial institutions, plus 14 crypto-asset service providers tied to alleged sanctions evasion. Marshall Islands Link: The EU’s crypto measures explicitly include the Marshall Islands among jurisdictions where targeted providers operate, while the bloc also uses a new legal mechanism that can block crypto services across an entire third country if it’s deemed involved. New Sanctions Tool: Brussels also introduced a “full third-country ban for crypto-asset services” as a deterrent, alongside immediate listings and broader restrictions reaching Russia’s shadow fleet and military-industrial supply chain. Energy Pressure: The EU gave Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery a six-month grace period to stop processing Russian oil before restrictions take effect. Pacific Security Debate: In Majuro, Pacific church leaders warned that the “Ocean of Peace” vision risks being hijacked by military interests, pointing to the Fiji–Australia Veitacini treaty’s deterrence and defence provisions. Covid Policy Shift (Marshall Islands): The Marshall Islands moved to reduce its strict entry quarantine timeline, with further reductions planned starting January.
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