AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBelarus–Uzbekistan Deal: Uzbekistan and Belarus signed a declaration on a strategic partnership in Minsk, with a 2026–2030 roadmap and agreements spanning trade, labor migration, science and culture; the sides also extended visa-free stays to 10 days and set a $2bn trade target. Belarus Currency: On July 13, the Belarusian ruble strengthened on the BCSE, with the dollar down to 2.864 BYN and the euro to 3.2685 BYN. Belarus Tax Pressure on Media: Belarusian tax authorities again hinted at blocking Spotify after missed VAT payments by a non-resident provider, warning users could see service disruptions. Education-to-Work Shift: Ukraine’s foreign intelligence says Belarus is sharply cutting bachelor and especially master enrollment while steering more ninth-graders into colleges and vocational schools to cover a reported 132,000-worker shortage. Energy Policy: Lukashenka urged switching heating to wood pellets and other fuels, citing EU market closures and pushing domestic pellet demand. Regional Trade Signals: Kazakhstan reported higher butter and sunflower oil output and exports in Jan–Apr, naming Belarus among key destinations.
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