AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity: Lukashenko ordered “people’s militia” units in every village council, saying they form the first layer of Belarus’s defence. A BELPOL report alleges the country is also building military infrastructure to support Russia; Lukashenko again accused Latvia of staging a border provocation, while Latvia is developing an automated drone shield along its Belarusian and Russian borders. Political Rights: Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski said there are “no grounds” to speak of a thaw. Human rights defenders added eight people to their list of political prisoners. Economy: Belarus’s GDP grew 2% in the first nine months of 2026, below the government’s 2.8% annual target. Foreign Ties: Minsk says it has opened an embassy in North Korea, alongside a new mission in Myanmar. Daily Life: Crypto exchange Bitget is ending services for Belarusian residents, with remaining positions set for liquidation from October 22. Minsk–Adler trains will also take a diverted route through November.
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