Belarus–Uzbek Industrial Push: Lukashenko and Mirziyoyev signed a declaration upgrading ties to a strategic partnership, with a roadmap to lift bilateral trade to $2bn and expand joint projects in agriculture, mechanical engineering, light industry, furniture, pharma and electrical engineering. EAEU Labeling Effects: Armenia reported a 7% rise in registered producers/importers of mandatory labeled goods in 2025 while violations fell about 56%; Belarus saw legal footwear imports jump more than threefold, dairy up over 70%, and light industry goods up 60% after labeling. Belarus Fuel as Russia’s Lifeline: As Ukraine’s strikes hit Russian refining, Russia boosted gasoline purchases from Belarus about 20-fold in H1 2026 (453,000 tons), with diesel imports also rising; Belarus refineries are now key to keeping supplies moving. Agriculture Mechanization Plan: Belarus-linked agricultural cooperation continues as Uzbekistan and Belarus expand science in plant breeding and seed work, while Belarus robotics adoption is highlighted in production automation. Exhibition Rules Update: Belarus amended national exhibition regulations, expanding the list of events treated as national and formalizing BelCCI’s role in coordinating the calendar. Border Tech Funding: Lithuania tripled funding to €3mn to develop tech to detect Belarus-linked cigarette-smuggling weather balloons.