Belarus-EU Media Crackdown: Belarus has designated Euronews’ website “extremist,” restricting access and raising fears of new administrative penalties for viewers and sharers, with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calling it Lukashenka’s revenge for coverage of 2020 protests, political prisoners and the war. Belarus in the War: Belarusian air defense crews held a drill near the Ukrainian border, practicing detection and simulated engagements, as scrutiny continues over Minsk’s role in Russia’s campaign. Military Cooperation: China and Belarus will run the “Swift Eagle 2026” airborne counterterror exercise in Hubei, with drills on reconnaissance, holding positions and clearing territory. Regional Integration: EAEU prime ministers signed new documents in Kyrgyzstan, including rules for e-commerce and mutual recognition of academic ranks, with the next EAEU council meeting set for Minsk. Cross-Border Security: A Polish citizen wanted under an EU arrest warrant was detained at the Belarus-Lithuania border, while Lithuania also warned of possible Russian false-flag operations using Ukrainian drone components. Belarusian Society & Culture: A Belarusian community leader in Ukraine, Aliaksei Frantskevich, was denied entry to Poland ahead of the New Belarus Conference. Economy & Trade: Belarus and Uzbekistan discussed customs steps to expand bilateral trade, while Belarusian railways plan automated luggage lockers at Minsk station. International Snapshot: UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Index puts the global average at 0.756, with Europe above average and several African states far below.