AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChina-Russia Summit: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin declared a “new stage” in ties in Beijing, agreeing to further extend their friendship treaty and pushing a “new type” world order, with fresh deals spanning trade, energy, science, and people-to-people exchanges. Education as Soft Power: The leaders also backed the China-Russia Years of Education, framing youth exchanges as the next layer of long-term partnership. Cultural Diplomacy: Russia’s cultural footprint abroad gets a spotlight too, from a Ukrainian vyshyvanka celebration in South Africa to reports on Russian ballet and Chinese dancers. US Pressure on Cuba: In Miami, the US indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of exile aircraft, escalating Washington’s campaign against Havana. Domestic Tensions: A US letter to the editor targets a proposed highway expansion tied to the removal of historic “Russian Black Willows” in Ephraim, fueling a local backlash. Arts & War Narratives: A Ukrainian story-driven game, Hollow Home, is set for Steam release in 2026, aiming to show besieged Mariupol through civilian choices rather than combat.
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