Belarus–Russia logistics: FESCO launched its first container train from Belarus to Novorossiysk, aiming to speed up export shipments and build a single logistics chain for Belarusian producers to markets across India, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa and Southeast Asia. Belarus–Uzbekistan industrial cooperation: Lukashenka was briefed in Vitsyebsk on agreements with Uzbekistan’s Andijan region, including plans to send workers and set up livestock-raising capacity; separately, Belarus and Uzbekistan signed a strategic partnership package covering economic, labor, scientific and cultural cooperation. Agro & food industry: Belarusian Potash Company expanded its fertiliser portfolio to include nitrogen fertilisers, compound mineral fertilisers and potassium nitrate, positioning itself as a one-stop trader; the Academy of Sciences estimates Belarus’ grain potential at 15 million tonnes under favorable conditions. Regional energy pressure with Belarus links: Russia’s fuel crisis is worsening after refinery disruptions, with knock-on effects reported for hospitals and fire services; the crisis is also driving renewed fuel trade routes involving Belarus. Customs & manufacturing compliance risk: A Belarus Investigative Center probe alleges Chinese enduro motorcycles were imported via Belarus at undervalued prices to cut customs payments, with shipments routed through Brandshandel. Education pipeline for industry: Belarus universities enrolled about 5,600 target-admission students (90% of plan), with engineering/technical, agriculture and medical intakes highlighted.