Belarus–Russia Industrial Ties: Lukashenka says Belarus and Gazprom have agreed to propose a joint nitrogen plant project to the USA, with sites and utilities already selected, aiming to sell finished fertilizer products. Public Works & Transport: Minsk will restrict traffic on key avenues and the Minsk Ring Road on Oct 1–2, likely tied to major visits and events; separately, a Minsk trolleybus route change is causing passengers to pay twice at “final stop” points during construction. Healthcare Construction: Minskstroi says a new infectious disease hospital complex is nearing completion, with additional major hospital buildings planned for 2027 and three “flagship” medical centers in different districts. Defense Industry: Belarus will attend Azerbaijan’s ADEX-2026 with a national pavilion and about 150 Belarus-made weapons, military and dual-use items. Finance & Digital Industry: Belarus has approved the first crypto banks under the new cryptobank legal framework, pending National Bank accreditation. EU Sanctions Watch: RFE/RL’s Wider Europe briefing focuses on whether the EU could lift Belarus potash sanctions amid broader EU sanctions negotiations. Energy/Logistics Context: Kazakhstan says oil supplies to Germany will continue via Druzhba pipeline through Belarus, within existing transport limits. Cross-border Compliance: Lithuania plans to restrict property purchases by Russian and Belarusian residents near military sites, citing security risks.