AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAbkhazia Fuel Supply: A Georgian company, Solidus, says it legally shipped about 300 tonnes of petrol to occupied Abkhazia for Gali-area stations, after earlier reports sparked claims of a sanctions-bypass scheme. Energy Corridor Watch: Armenia approved a KfW-backed “Caucasus Transmission Network IV” plan that would raise Armenia–Georgia electricity exchange capacity to 1,050 MW, with new HVDC converter infrastructure near the border. Automotive Business: BYD appointed Vasif Aliyev as sales director for the Caucasus, coordinating brand sales across Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia with local importers. Regional Trade Politics: Armenia’s parliament discussed export pressure on the Russian market, with lawmakers linking Russian restrictions to political undertones and energy infrastructure delays. Sanctions & Crypto: Binance will stop processing transactions involving HTX and 10 other crypto platforms from Aug. 23, citing new sanctions and regulatory restrictions. Local Privatization: A state-owned property near Tbilisi’s Freedom Square sold at auction for GEL 34.81 million, with the buyer required to launch a commercial use and invest at least GEL 5 million. Media Pressure: Sinatle marked its first anniversary supporting independent online outlets under growing state pressure, including last year’s “lights out” fundraising push.
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