AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMilitary: CSTO drills began in Belarus on Oct. 12, bringing more than 1,500 troops from five member states, over 300 pieces of equipment and about 80 drones to two training grounds through Oct. 16. Rights: A human rights coalition says there is no sign repression has eased, despite about 900 political detainees being released since mid-2024; it says state institutions continue to restrict dissent. Foreign ties: Turkish Airlines is set to resume Istanbul–Minsk flights, which business representatives say could open opportunities for trade, though sanctions complicate payments and logistics. Poland: Polish authorities deported nine Belarusians accused of involvement in illegal cigarette production and distribution, and barred them from Poland and the Schengen area for seven years. Economy: The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development raised its 2026 growth forecast for Belarus to 2%, while projecting inflation at 5.2% by year-end.
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