Ukraine Diplomacy: Russia’s Lavrov says Moscow has “permanently lost faith” in Western peace promises, accusing the West of negotiating while issuing ultimatums. Belarus-Ukraine War Fallout: Kyiv alleges Russia has executed hundreds of Ukrainian POWs since 2022, with investigations opened into dozens of cases. Border Pressure: Lithuania is weighing a “nuclear option” of temporary border checks with Latvia as migrant flows from Belarus via Latvia rise. Belarus Politics & Rights: Minsk detained activist Nina Bahinskaya again after officers seized a book during a street stop. Extremism Designations: Belarusian Interior Ministry labeled “Special Forces Unit 1514” extremist; KGB designated the “Kamarouka” project. Sports & Sanctions Drift: ITTF reinstated Russian athletes and teams; it also approved Belarus’s return to international table tennis. Economy & Telecom: A1 Belarus will launch A1 Pay on 12 August; Beltelecom and MTS Belarus extended convergent promo to year-end. Culture: A Paris School painting by Yakov Balgley, “Portrait of a Girl,” is set to return to Belarus. Energy & Region: Kyrgyzstan indefinitely banned fuel exports amid Russia supply fears, with contracts signed with Belarus and China. International Business: RAKEZ expanded ties via delegations including Belarus. Tennis Buzz: Aryna Sabalenka’s Minsk return sparked online debate over her “neutral” stance.