Belarus-Indonesia Trade & Food Security: Indonesia and Belarus are pushing deeper cooperation on agriculture and food, with Belarus asking for 14,000 tons of crude palm oil and 120,000 tons of cocoa annually to support Indonesia’s MBG nutrition program, while also exploring Belarus know-how in farm mechanization and heavy agricultural machinery. Defense Industry & Cross-Border Tech: Latvia and Ukraine plan a joint drone manufacturing facility in Latgale near the Belarus/Russia border, with Ukraine supplying strike and maritime drones and Latvia providing anti-drone systems—construction targeted to start this year. Belarus Military-Linked Pressure: Ukraine says relay equipment in Belarus that helps guide Russian drones went dark after Zelensky’s ultimatum, signaling tighter Ukrainian pressure on Minsk’s role in the war. Regional Security Context: NATO and European states are preparing for higher-intensity conflict, with Baltic security concerns tied to Russia’s posture and potential provocations. Industrial Park Lessons (China-Belarus Angle): A new analysis highlights how China’s industrial parks—especially Belarus’ Great Stone—succeeded through sequencing of infrastructure and fast approvals, a model now being marketed to investors in Africa. Sports & Sanctions Drift: The ISU lifted bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes for major events, but only under neutral status rules.