Belarus-Ukraine Border Watch: Ukraine’s border guards say they see no buildup of a Russian strike force on Belarusian territory, noting Belarus is better fortified than in 2022, while warning Russia is still trying to pull Minsk deeper into the war. Minsk Court Verdict: A Minsk court issued a verdict in the murder case of criminal figure Almanbet Anapiyev, with two Kyrgyz citizens sentenced to long prison terms while the alleged mastermind remains unnamed. Belarus-Eurasia Trade Push: Belarus and Pakistan are stepping up economic ties, including plans for local-currency settlement mechanisms and preparations for the next Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission session. Belarus Fuel Link to Russia: A report says Russia’s fuel shortages have eased partly because Russia is importing record volumes of fuel from Belarus and allowing older fuel grades to be sold. Media Pressure: Belarus continues to face international scrutiny over repression of journalists and media freedom, including renewed attention on Euronews being labeled “extremist” in Belarus. Sports (Belarus in spotlight): Aryna Sabalenka advanced at the Toronto WTA Masters, while Belarus’s Minsk House won bronze at the Games of the Future phygital event.