Pardons & US talks: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree freeing 15 prisoners, including 13 convicted of “extremist” crimes, after negotiations involving US envoy John Coale; the releases add to a broader prisoner-swap push tied to sanctions relief. Border & dialogue: Poland says tension on the Belarus border has eased and political-prisoner releases have helped, but Warsaw demands Minsk stop “aggressive gestures,” as political dialogue resumes. Travel curbs for students: Belarus is tightening control over EHU students by restricting travel abroad, according to Belsat. EU sanctions hold: The EU Court of Justice refused to lift sanctions on Belarus firms MAZ and BelAZ, citing their role in supporting Lukashenko and military supplies. Trade regulation: Belarus introduced six-month licensing for apple imports from non-EAEU countries, citing a strong domestic harvest and past supply gaps. Minsk city services: Minsk plans separate textile-waste collection containers in courtyards, using closed bins to prevent contamination and enable sorting for reuse or processing. Security warnings: Belarusian security forces warn people they could be recruited for terrorist acts, while reports also describe alleged recruitment attempts tied to attacks on infrastructure.