Belarus-Ukraine War Posture: Lukashenko says Belarus will not enter the war, apologizes to Zelensky for harsh remarks, and warns Minsk is “highly vulnerable” if Ukraine attacks like it does Russia, while insisting Ukraine has “no reason to fear” an attack from Belarus. Diplomatic Narrative Clash: Lukashenko claims Vatican and Israeli intermediaries persuaded Putin to pull back from Kyiv in 2022, and says Zelensky should be “more careful” after the latest exchange. Border Security & Drones: Ukraine plans new UAV units and expands drone capabilities in Territorial Defense along the Belarus border, as Lukashenko warns Belarus is an “open book” with hundreds of targets identified by Ukraine. EU Pressure on Repression: The European Parliament adopted another motion urging action against transnational repression, naming Belarus among top countries accused of cross-border intimidation. Targeted Killing Near Belarus: A Russian anti-Putin artist, Semyon Skrepetsky (Robert Kuzovkov), was shot dead in Poland near the Belarus consulate; Polish prosecutors say two Belarusian men were detained in connection with the case. Military Tech & Sanctions: EU adopted interim sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and drone/missile component makers; meanwhile Poland’s MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine remains on hold pending a drone technology deal. Belarus Defense Industry Showcase: Russia’s Urals Civil Aviation Plant plans to display Forpost-RE drones and UTS-800 trainer aircraft at a Belarus security exhibition. Sports (Belarus Teams): Conference League draw includes Belarus’ Dinamo-Minsk vs Sileks.