Belarus Tractor Push: Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) says it will assemble the first units of the 542hp Belarus 5425 early next year, with four pre-production models already in tests and tooling being prepared for start-up; the tractor is positioned for both domestic demand and export, with most components supplied by Belarusian plants. Union-State Industrial Diplomacy: At Russia’s INNOPROM-2026 in Yekaterinburg, Belarus PM Alexander Turchin joined other regional leaders in the “Industry 360. Production without Borders” push, underlining continued industrial cooperation across the EAEU and beyond. Uzbekistan–Belarus Dealmaking: Uzbekistan’s President is set to visit Minsk on July 8–9, with talks expected to cover trade and cooperation in agriculture, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, textiles and food, plus a package of agreements after a pre-summit interregional forum. Fuel Shock Spillover: Reports across the region highlight worsening fuel shortages and rationing pressures tied to attacks on Russian refining and logistics, with Central Asian states looking to neighbors—including Belarus—for supply support. Cyber in Conflict: A new report warns that civilian hackers are increasingly active in armed conflicts, raising risks for other civilians and complicating security in places like Ukraine and beyond.