SCO Summit in Bishkek: Leaders adopted the Bishkek Declaration and a package of 28 documents, pushing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization further into trade, transport connectivity, energy security, AI and climate policy—with Belarus among the ten members. Nuclear Safety: The bloc also issued its first dedicated nuclear security declaration, calling for stronger emergency response and anti-trafficking cooperation. Belarus-Russia Rapprochement: Minsk and Moscow agreed on 107 of 110 points for the next three-year Union State plan, but energy market integration remains the key sticking point. Industry Watch: Belarus’s economy ministry and PM Turchyn both flagged export logistics problems even as GDP growth and positive sector trends continue. Security Spillover: Germany blamed Russia for a Leipzig/Halle explosive-drone incident and EU leaders called it state-sponsored terrorism, while Germany also investigated power substation sabotage—a reminder that critical infrastructure risks are rising across Europe. Belarus Border Controls: Hrodna border guards stopped multiple attempts to import drones and aircraft models. Belarus Economy & Industry: Belarusian engineering faces uneven conditions, with the government offering support tied to cost optimization and product cost reductions.