AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBelarus–China Dealmaking: Xi Jinping met Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing, calling ties at a “historic peak” and pledging continued support for Belarus’ development and sovereignty. Defense & Drones: Ukraine says Belarus relay towers switched off along the border have weakened Russia’s ability to control Shahed drones in real time, limiting live target changes. Border Tensions: Belarus warned Ukraine that any border crossing would trigger a response with “full available capabilities,” as Kyiv claims Belarus is nearing completion of new border infrastructure. Aviation & Industry: At “National Security. Belarus-2026,” Russia’s UTS-800 trainer prototype nears its maiden flight after ground vibration tests, marketed as sanction-proof and economical; civilian “Lightning” FPV drone versions were also shown. Regional Finance: The Eurasian Development Bank approved potential expansion to 11 new member candidates, with Belarus among current shareholders. Trade Pressure: Latvia is drafting a law to ban imports of certain industrial goods from Russia and Belarus (including via third countries), while transit to the EU won’t be restricted.
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