AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBelarus Foreign Policy: Minsk’s diplomacy stays active as Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov meets Switzerland’s outgoing ambassador, while Belarus’s ambassador to Iran discusses possible Iranian participation in the 4th Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. Militarization at Home: BELPOL reports Belarus is deepening the militarization of schooling, with “pre-conscription and medical training” shifting from classroom lessons to structured field drills and mandatory visits to active military units. Travel & Borders: Belarus will let citizens check exit restrictions within one working day, tightening how the state shares data on travel bans. Regional Security Warnings: Lithuania’s defense chief warns Russia may seek a “new escalation” targeting the Baltics and Poland, while Poland says Russia could use captured Ukrainian drones for provocations. International AI Politics: China pushes a 29-country AI coalition and WAICO-style governance, with Belarus listed among participants—raising stakes for how AI rules may be shaped beyond the West. Justice for Journalists: Ten years after Pavel Sheremet’s murder, Ukrainian investigators say the case is still stalled, with proceedings effectively frozen until after the war. Culture & Soft Power: Belarus hands major Slavianski Bazaar prizes, including a presidential special award to an Azerbaijani singer, as Vitebsk remains a key regional showcase.
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