Belarus-EU Media Crackdown: Belarus has designated Euronews’ website “extremist,” restricting access and raising the risk of penalties for viewers and sharers, with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calling it Lukashenka’s revenge for coverage of 2020 protests, political prisoners and the war. Belarus-Ukraine War Posture: Belarusian air defense crews held a drill near the Ukrainian border, practicing detection and simulated engagements, as scrutiny grows over Minsk’s role in Russia’s campaign. Military Cooperation: China and Belarus will run the “Swift Eagle 2026” counterterror exercise in Hubei, with Belarusian troops training alongside Chinese paratroopers. Cross-Border Security: A Polish citizen wanted under an EU arrest warrant was detained at the Belarus-Lithuania border. EAEU Integration: EAEU heads of government signed new documents in Kyrgyzstan, including deals on e-commerce and mutual recognition of academic ranks, with the next meeting set for Minsk. Human Rights & Journalism: The IFJ and EFJ urged Belarus to end criminal cases against journalists and release imprisoned media workers, saying pressure on independent press continues to intensify. Economy & Trade: Belarus and Uzbekistan discussed expanding customs cooperation using electronic systems for certifying goods’ origin and mutual recognition of AEO programs. Sports: Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round in Toronto.