AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMicroelectronics & defense supply chain: A fire broke out at Belarus’ Integral plant in Minsk, which makes electronics for Russian cruise and ballistic missiles; officials said it was in an attic area, with no casualties reported so far. Connectivity under censorship: A report explores whether LoRa mesh networks could help people keep communicating during government internet shutdowns, using Iran’s January blackout as a reference case. EU sanctions hit Belarus tech-adjacent sectors: The EU adopted its 21st Russia package and parallel Belarus measures, expanding asset freezes and export controls; Belarus-linked targets include the Mozyr refinery and additional defense-industry entities, while EU rules also bar Belarusian residents from owning or managing MiCA-regulated crypto-asset service providers from Aug. 25. Regional diplomacy with a tech angle: Belarus’ FM Maxim Ryzhenkov met Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar on SCO sidelines, while China’s Wang Yi met Ryzhenkov ahead of SCO foreign ministers’ talks, signaling continued partnership momentum. Sports-tech showcase: Future Games 2026 in Astana (July 29–Aug 9) brings “phygital” basketball plus esports teams and tech-focused spectator zones.
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