Belarus-EU media crackdown: Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says Belarus’ move to label Euronews “extremist” is Lukashenka’s revenge for coverage of the 2020 election, political prisoners and the war—warning it could turn watching or sharing independent news into a pretext for repression. Belarus military posture: Belarusian air defense crews staged drills near the Ukrainian border, practicing detection and simulated engagements; the exercise adds to scrutiny of Minsk’s role in Russia’s war. Belarus-China security ties: China and Belarus will run the “Swift Eagle 2026” joint antiterror exercise in Hubei, focusing on urban operations and counterintelligence. Regional migration pressure: Lithuania says it has found underground tunnels dug from Belarus to help migrants cross, with investigations underway over suspected smuggling. Trade and integration push: Belarus’ rail “Slavic Caravan” is expanding as block freight trains link Belarus with Central Asia, while EAEU leaders sign new steps on e-commerce and digital cooperation. Accountability track: Pavel Latushka argues the ICC remains the most effective route to hold Lukashenka accountable for aiding Russia, pointing to an existing case over the transfer of Ukrainian children. Diplomacy and economics: Belarus’ envoy to Pakistan reviewed preparations for the Joint Ministerial Commission and discussed secure payment mechanisms, including local-currency options.