US-Belarus Deal Moves From Talk to Steps: Minsk talks with Donald Trump’s envoy John Coale delivered a swap: Belarus released 25 prisoners, while the US Treasury removed OAO Lakokraska and Bellesbumprom from the SDN list, alongside discussions on unblocking $45m tied to Belaruskali and resuming potash supplies. Agrifood Transit Controls: Latvia tightened rules for grain shipments from third countries after fears stolen Ukrainian grain could be routed via Latvian ports and relabeled as Russian. Belarus in the Wider Security Shockwave: Poland’s foreign minister warned Russia is preparing “something big” before year-end, with hybrid escalation and possible mobilization pretexts; the remarks came after a Belarus-Poland diplomatic contact and amid growing European concern about Minsk being drawn into the conflict. Belarus Trade Policy for Apples: Belarus introduced six-month import licensing for apples from outside the EAEU to keep the domestic market supplied during the off-season. Textile Recycling Pilot in Minsk: Remondis Minsk will start collecting textiles in closed containers in Minsk courtyards, with separate sorting for reuse, charity, or processing into rags/RDF fuel. Steel Output Snapshot: World crude steel fell 1.2% in August; Belarus is listed among Russia & other CIS + Ukraine producers, down 5.6% year-on-year for that group.