Defense & Industry Expo: Rostec showcased next-gen defense tech at INNOPROM. Belarus, including the Pautina anti-drone complex and mobile electrical substations, with the event running Sept 30–Oct 2 in Minsk. EAEU Industrial Diplomacy: Kyrgyz Cabinet chief Adylbek Kasymaliev is set to visit Minsk Oct 1–2, attend Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meetings, and speak at INNOPROM. Belarus on industrial and technological cooperation. Military-Industrial Ties: Belarus’ State Military Industrial Committee chief Dmitry Pantus met Azerbaijan’s defense minister Zakir Hasanov on the sidelines of ADEX-2026 in Baku to discuss next-gen tech and expanding military-technical cooperation. Infrastructure & Construction: Minskstroy completed roof restoration on Lenin Street after a June fire, using 1950s drawings and planning a major renovation next year. Water & Utilities: Belarus is moving toward a unified paid procedure for removing wastewater from private homes not connected to central sewage, with ordering via the 115 service and payments through ERIP. Automotive Assembly Watch: A roundup highlights how Chinese car assembly in Belarus has varied by brand, noting Geely/Belgee success and shorter-lived Zotye production, while Dongfeng assembly reached over 1,500 cars “made in Belarus” in H1 2026. Road Safety: A fatal crash on Germany’s A1 autobahn involved a Belarus-registered truck; the Belarusian driver’s co-driver was unharmed. Sanctions & Fertilizer Politics: US sanctions pressure on Russia is expanding, but analysts warn Washington’s leverage depends on consistent implementation; meanwhile, US-Russia sanctions relief proposals are being discussed alongside Belarus potash and fertilizer deal talk.