Belarus Economy: Real disposable cash incomes in Belarus rose 7.9% in Jan–May, but the pace is the slowest in two years, with wages making up 66.1% of income. Currency & Markets: BCSE trading on July 15 ended with the dollar, euro and yuan higher against the Belarusian ruble, while the Russian ruble weakened. Banking Rules: Alfa-Bank introduced a cap on cash deposits in Russian rubles to 500,000 RUB per month per customer; the National Bank also set prudential compliance rules for crypto banks. Household Demand Watch: “Fast money” in circulation is growing, raising inflation/devaluation risk if it hits shops quickly. International Business Links: Belarus and Uzbekistan moved to a strategic partnership framework, including a push to double trade to $2bn, while Zimbabwe also approved MoUs with Belarus on culture and education cooperation. EU Sports Funding Pressure: Nine EU countries urged cutting funding to sports bodies (including IOC) over the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Regional Energy Shock: Kyrgyzstan imposed an indefinite ban on exporting fuel to protect domestic supply, underscoring how Russia’s refinery disruptions ripple through the region. Sports & Public Sentiment: Aryna Sabalenka’s return to Minsk sparked debate among fans about her “neutral” stance.