AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWar and Security: Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia could deploy ballistic missiles in Belarus, putting western Ukraine at greater risk. Lukashenko, meanwhile, ordered the expansion and inspection of volunteer defense units across the country. Minsk’s Position: Lukashenko said Ukrainians—not Donald Trump—must choose their president, while also calling for elections. Diplomacy: Belarus opened embassies in North Korea and Myanmar, extending its diplomatic reach as ties with Pyongyang deepen. Sanctions and Business: Crypto exchange Bitget is ending service for Belarusian users; affected customers were told to close open positions by October 21. Economy: Belarus reported GDP growth of 2% in the first nine months of 2026, while separate reports point to wages outpacing productivity and rising losses at enterprises. EU Relations: EU leaders condemned military support for Russia from Belarus and called on Minsk and Moscow to return Ukrainian children and civilians taken unlawfully.
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