Belarus-Russia Talks: Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Moscow for meetings with Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, with Belarusian state media saying the agenda covers trade, investment, joint projects and regional security—against a backdrop of rising NATO-related tensions after a reported CIA warning to Moscow. Belarusian Economy & Currency: The National Bank says Belarusians’ demand for euros is near zero, while deposits increasingly sit in Belarusian rubles; overall, people keep selling more foreign currency than they buy. Transport Policy: Beldorsviaz will take over Belarus’s electronic road toll collection systems from 2027, including the dynamic weighing setup, after being named the sole operator of the intelligent transport system. Trade & Business Climate: Belarus has returned to a foreign-trade surplus, though analysts warn it may be temporary, linked to Ukraine strikes affecting Russia’s oil-refining capacity. Agribusiness Power-Shifts: Lukashenko and Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn held a “team-building” style meeting with selected entrepreneurs focused on modernizing agriculture and transferring state agro assets to private management. Global Context for Belarus: BRICS launched an inquiry into potential monopolies in global grain trading, while the SCO’s 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek is set to include Belarus among member states.