Belarusian microelectronics under strain: A fire broke out at the Integral plant in Minsk, which makes electronics for Russian cruise and ballistic missiles; reports say dozens of rescue units responded and officials cite a blaze in an attic, with preliminary claims of no casualties. EU sanctions tighten the screws: The EU adopted its 21st Russia package and parallel Belarus measures, expanding asset freezes and export controls tied to finance, energy, crypto and the “shadow fleet,” including new listings that also hit Belarus-linked oil and defense supply chains. Homiel telecom repair tender: MTS announced a tender to restore a damaged 39-meter base station in Lelchytsy District after reports of infrastructure strikes in the Polesia region, with engineering drawings included in the procurement. Sanctions proposal in Lithuania: Lithuania’s foreign ministry floated tougher restrictions on Belarusian and Russian citizens, including entry bans tied to support for aggression and participation in activities linked to occupied Ukrainian territories. Connectivity tech angle: A report explores how LoRa-based mesh radio networks could help during government internet shutdowns, using Iran’s 2026 blackout as a case study. Diplomacy with a tech-and-trade lens: Pakistan’s foreign minister met Belarus’s Maxim Ryzhenkov on SCO sidelines, discussing cooperation in defense, agriculture, technology and workforce exchange.