Drone & Border Security: Latvia says a drone shot down near Balvi likely came from Belarus after Russian electronic warfare pushed it off course, while officials admit anti-drone systems and radar are still in short supply but plan to deploy Latvian-made equipment along the border with Russia and Belarus by end-September. NATO Tech Arms Race: NATO is planning a “kill web” across its eastern flank—linking drones, sensors and satellites via AI—to detect border violations and route targets to operators faster, with development underway in Wiesbaden. Belarus-Linked Drone Threat: A Telegraph investigation claims Russia has built at least 10 secret long-range drone launch bases near the Belarus and Ukraine borders, with dozens of launch rails and potential for attacks deep into NATO territory. Sanctions & Supply Chains: Ukraine announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex and intermediaries, aiming to disrupt cross-border components and machine tools. Belarus in Trade Diplomacy: Mongolia’s foreign ministry meeting with Belarus’s ambassador highlighted plans to expand cooperation in agriculture, light industry, forestry and education. Energy Market Pressure: Russia’s gasoline shortage is driving imports—reports say Morocco fuel shipments are stuck in pricing disputes—showing how refinery outages ripple into regional supply chains.