AGP Executive Report

EU Sanctions Update: The European Commission unveiled the 21st sanctions package on Russia, with new pressure points on energy revenues, financial services, crypto trading, and for the first time fisheries—plus tighter rules around the “shadow fleet,” ports/airports/refineries tied to oil, and bans on certain drone support equipment and LNG tanker sales. Belarus Angle: The Commission also says trade restrictions for Belarus will be aligned to prevent Minsk being used as a back door for sanctioned Russian goods. Belarus–Ghana Tech & Ag Push: During President John Dramani Mahama’s Minsk visit, Belarus and Ghana signed three MoUs covering a joint trade commission, chamber-to-chamber cooperation, and agriculture—framing it as technology transfer and skills development to modernize Ghana’s farming and cut post-harvest losses. Belarus Labor Crunch: A Belsat report highlights staffing shortages across sectors, with Belarus considering migrant workers and pensioners to plug gaps. Belarus in Global Forums: Belarus is listed among participants in the BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026 on AI for sustainable development, focused on responsible AI and shared data/infrastructure.

Belarus–Ghana Tech & Agri Push: President John Dramani Mahama signed three MoUs in Minsk with Aleksandr Lukashenko’s government to deepen trade, chamber-to-chamber cooperation, and agriculture—explicitly framed around technology transfer, skills development, and investment to modernize Ghana’s farming and cut post-harvest losses. Belarusian Labor Crunch: Economist Nastassia Luzhina (BEROC) discussed Belarus’s staffing shortages across sectors, including thousands of rail jobs and roughly 140,000 vacancies in banking, with authorities looking to migrants and working pensioners. UN Crime Prevention Resolution: Belarus helped get a UN Commission resolution adopted on combating trafficking for forced criminality, with a focus on how internet and social media are used for recruitment and control—calling for stronger digital literacy and victim protection. Fact-checking Belarusian Narratives: Belarusian radio’s claim that Japan’s “economic miracle” was driven by Soviet scientific magazines was rated false; the chronology and Japan’s own position don’t match. Energy Grid Angle (Europe): A new analysis argues Europe’s power planning is lagging behind data-center demand, while Ukraine’s grid reforms could help supply Europe faster—relevant context for regional tech infrastructure planning.

Belarus–Ghana Tech & Agro Deals: President Aleksandr Lukashenka welcomed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, who is in Minsk for talks aimed at boosting agriculture, trade, and technology transfer; four MoUs are expected after a business forum and factory tours focused on dairy processing and cutting post-harvest losses. UAE–Belarus Trade in Tech/Health: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi wrapped up a visit to Minsk, meeting Belarusian PM Alexander Turchin and others, and highlighting the 2025 Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) with a Trade Day featuring technology, education, and healthcare cooperation. China–Belarus Industrial Push: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met Belarusian PM Turchin, reaffirming support for the China-Belarus Industrial Park and proposing deeper work in agriculture, mechanical engineering, medicine, digitalisation, AI, and new materials. Belaruskali Logistics Update: Belaruskali explained how fertilizer shipments shifted after Lithuania closed routes, moving from specialized railcars to new bulk-bag formats and continuing large-scale loading day and night. Work Culture at Kamvol: Kamvol CEO Tatsiana Luhina blamed competitiveness issues on lower work intensity, contrasting Belarus’s 12-hour workday culture with an Indian partner’s 8-hour schedule. AI for Belarusian Language: A Sonora project story asks whether AI can speak Belarusian and aims to prevent the language from “digital oblivion.”

UAE-Belarus Trade Push: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi wrapped up a Minsk visit with talks with Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar, highlighting the 2025 Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) and a UAE-Belarus Trade Day focused on private-sector deals in technology, education, healthcare and other services. China-Belarus Industrial Cooperation: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met Turchin in Minsk, reaffirming China’s support for Belarus and urging deeper Belt and Road cooperation, with emphasis on the China-Belarus Industrial Park and joint projects in microelectronics, robotics, machine tools, biotech and unmanned systems. Ghana Looks to Belarus Agro-Tech: President John Dramani Mahama toured Brest agro-processing facilities and Belagro 2026, studying high-tech dairy production (baby food, milk, cheese, milk powder) and discussing how Belarus know-how could help Ghana cut post-harvest losses and move from smallholder farming to commercial agriculture. Belarus–UAE Project List: Belarusian officials also flagged UAE investment interest in areas including telecommunications, a data center, food security and poultry production, alongside logistics and the Northern Waterfront.

Belarus–UAE Trade & Tech: Belarusian FM Maksim Ryzhankou met UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to push investment and expand cooperation in logistics, high technology, and food security, with hopes to fully ratify last year’s agreements by end-2026. Belarus–China Industrial Push: Chinese VP Han Zheng met Belarus PM Aliaksandr Turchyn in Minsk, reaffirming China’s “all-weather” partnership and backing Belt and Road projects like the China-Belarus Industrial Park, with new focus areas including microelectronics, robotics, machine tools, biotech, pharma, and unmanned systems. Ghana Looks to Belarus for Agro-Tech: President John Dramani Mahama toured Brest’s advanced dairy agro-processing facilities (baby food, milk, cheese, milk powder) and Belagro 2026, aiming to modernize Ghana’s agriculture, cut post-harvest losses, and scale from smallholder farming to commercial production. Belarus Waste Tech Export: Belarus PM Alexander Turchin visited Bishkek’s waste sorting and eco-processing setup, highlighting a closed-cycle approach and Belarusian-supplied equipment for recycling and electricity generation. Cyber/Info Security Note: A report claims hackers linked to Belarus targeted a Google account tied to Yury Hubarevich.

Belarus–Ghana Tech Transfer: President John Dramani Mahama toured Brest’s high-tech dairy agro-processing plant, seeing production of baby food, cheese and milk powder, and said Belarus know-how could help Ghana cut post-harvest losses and move from smallholder farming to commercial agriculture. China–Belarus Cooperation: Chinese VP Han Zheng met Belarus PM Alexander Turchin in Minsk, pledging deeper ties and support for Belt and Road projects, including the China-Belarus Industrial Park. Belarus–UAE Trade & Tech: Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met UAE trade officials to discuss expanding trade, investment and collaboration in logistics, high tech and food security. Belarusian Language for AI: The Sonora project launched a fundraising drive to build a foundation for AI that can speak Belarusian naturally, aiming to prevent the language from disappearing from voice-based apps and assistants. Cybersecurity in Belarus: Belarusian activist Yury Hubarevich reported a targeted phishing attempt tied by researchers to a Belarus-linked cyber-espionage group. Waste Tech Abroad: Belarus PM Alexander Turchin visited Bishkek’s waste sorting and eco-technological plant, where Belarus-supplied equipment supports recycling and electricity generation.

Belarusian Language & AI: The Sonora project launched a fundraising push on Gronka to build a foundation for AI that can speak Belarusian naturally, aiming to prevent the language from fading out of voice assistants, apps, audiobooks, education, and other digital tools. Belarus–Ghana Tech Transfer: President John Mahama visited Belagro 2026 in Minsk, inspecting Belarus-made tractors, fertilizer equipment and BelAZ haul trucks, and signaled Ghana’s plan to modernize agriculture via mechanisation, technology transfer and partnerships. Belarus–UAE Trade & Logistics: Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met UAE trade officials to advance investment and cooperation in logistics, high tech and food security, with progress on top-level agreements on the agenda. Belarus–Kyrgyzstan Industrial Cooperation: Belarusian PM Alexander Turchin’s Kyrgyz visit produced new deals, including mutual recognition of driving licences, seed production cooperation, and standardisation and e-commerce links, while talks also highlighted potential joint production such as power transformers. Waste & Circular Economy Tech: Turchin toured Bishkek’s waste sorting and eco-technological processing facilities, supplied by Belarusian Sifania–Ecotechnika, with electricity generation and a closed-loop approach. Belarus Cybersecurity Alert: Resident.ngo reported a phishing attack on Belarusian activist Yury Hubarevich tied to Google Threat Intelligence infrastructure linked to Belarus-linked cyber-espionage activity.

Belarus–Ghana Tech & Agri Push: President John Dramani Mahama kicked off a Belarus state visit by touring Belagro 2026 and inspecting Belarus-made tractors, fertiliser machinery and heavy haul trucks, signaling Ghana’s plan to modernise farming with Belarusian equipment plus training and service support. Belarus–Kyrgyzstan Green Tech & Waste Processing: Prime Minister Alexander Turchin visited Bishkek’s waste-sorting and eco-technological facilities, highlighting a Belarus-supplied sorting line and a waste-to-energy plant aimed at a closed recycling cycle and large-scale solid waste processing. Bilateral Deals & Standards: Belarus and Kyrgyzstan signed 12 new agreements spanning trade, education, culture, social policy and business, including mutual recognition of driving licences and cooperation on seed production, standards and postal/e-commerce. AI Adoption Benchmark: Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in generative AI uptake, with “ChatGPT Edu” discussions and teacher/student training plans—Belarus is cited as close behind in per-capita usage. Online Privacy & Policing: A UK-focused explainer argues that RAM-only VPN servers can reduce stored browsing data, tying into broader concerns about cybercrime and national security investigations. Belarus in the Wider Security Mix: Reports again frame Belarus as a logistics staging area in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, including claims about conditions for drone strikes from Belarus.

Belarus–Kyrgyzstan Tech & Industry Push: Belarus PM Alexander Turchin toured Bishkek’s waste-sorting and eco-technological plants, highlighting Belarus-made equipment (Sifania-Ecotechnology) and a “closed cycle” approach to recycling and power generation. Bilateral Deals & Standards: Belarus and Kyrgyzstan signed 12 new agreements spanning trade, education, culture, social policy and business, plus mutual recognition of driving licences and cooperation in seed production, standards, postal services and e-commerce. Regions Forum in Minsk: Turchin said a Belarus–Kyrgyzstan regions forum will be held in Minsk this autumn, with joint industrial projects on the table (including power transformers) and possible direct flight plans. Agriculture Research Exchange: An Omani delegation visited Minsk agro-industrial and veterinary research centres, focusing on “From Field to Consumer” production chains and livestock disease monitoring. Radioactive Waste Roadmap: Belarus plans an environmental impact assessment and public consultations this year for a radioactive waste disposal facility, aiming for site selection and design work through 2030. AI Adoption Context: Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in generative AI uptake, with “ChatGPT Edu” discussions and teacher training—Belarus is cited as slightly behind in per-capita usage. Policy & Control: Belarus updated its “extremist materials” list, adding multiple social media and Telegram accounts.

AI in Central Asia: Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in generative AI adoption, with OpenAI talks on “ChatGPT Edu” and teacher/student training; the report puts Kazakhstan at 15.9% per-capita usage in Q1 2026, ahead of Russia and Belarus. Belarus–Oman Agri Tech: An Omani delegation in Minsk toured Belarusian agro-industrial and veterinary research centers, while Belarus and Oman signed 7 MoUs covering food security, AI prototypes for water/agriculture/soil, smart city tools, and GIS. Belarus Nuclear Planning: Belarus says it will complete an environmental impact assessment and public consultations this year for a radioactive waste disposal facility, aiming for site selection and design work through 2030. CIS Media & AI: CIS state news agencies met at SPIEF to expand AI use in media, focusing on training, automation for multilingual work, and anti-fake-news cooperation. Defense & Drones Context: Reports highlight NATO/Europe readiness amid drone and hybrid threats, while Latvia pushes a legal 5% GDP defense spending target from 2027.

Radioactive Waste Planning: Belarus says it will finish an environmental impact assessment and public consultations this year, then pick a disposal site and aim to complete facility design, construction and commissioning by end-2030, with Russian partners helping choose a “safe” location and technical solutions. Belarus–Oman Tech for Food Security: In Minsk, Oman and Belarus renewed cooperation on agriculture and food security and discussed adopting advanced technologies; a business forum also produced seven MoUs covering AI prototypes for water, agriculture and soil, smart city solutions, GIS, and knowledge transfer. CIS Media and AI: CIS state news agencies met at SPIEF to expand cooperation on using AI in journalism, including multilingual translation, trend monitoring, and joint training to fight fake news. Low-Field Sensing Kit: Neuranics launched a Magnetic Measurement Development Kit for picoTesla-level sensing, bundling TMR sensors, electronics and software for real-time measurement and recording—aimed at industrial monitoring, non-destructive testing, wearables and digital health. Drone and Defense Context: Reports highlight rising drone incidents and counter-drone focus across the region, underscoring the security pressure around Belarus and nearby NATO states.

AI in Media: CIS state news agencies met at SPIEF to push AI-enabled journalism, including multilingual translation automation, fake-news countermeasures, and joint training plus a new ANIA website. Agritech & Food Security (Belarus-Oman): Oman and Belarus renewed cooperation in agriculture and food security, with talks on livestock, fisheries, and adopting advanced technologies; Oman also signed multiple MoUs at a Minsk business forum covering AI prototypes for water/agriculture/soil, smart city solutions, and GIS. Belagro 2026 (Minsk): Belarus’ biggest agro-industrial expo opened in Minsk with 570 companies from 12 countries, showcasing new machinery, greenhouse tech, and processing innovations through June 6. Magnetic Sensing Tech: Neuranics launched a TMR-based Magnetic Measurement Development Kit for picoTesla-level sensing, targeting industrial monitoring, non-destructive testing, wearables, XR, and digital health. Defense Tech Near Belarus: A US-UK NATO exercise combined drone-warfare tactics and counter-drone tech near the Belarus border, testing sensors and interceptors with plans to scale up. Eurasian Digital/Trade Signals: Azerbaijan-Belarus commission talks highlighted trade infrastructure and joint manufacturing; Mongolia-EAEU cooperation was framed as a route to Belarus market access for value-added goods.

Belarus–Oman Tech & Food Security: Oman and Belarus signed seven MoUs in Minsk, covering AI prototypes for water, agriculture and soil, smart city solutions, GIS, and knowledge transfer in food security and manufacturing. Belagro 2026 & Agro Tech: Belarus’ Belagro 2026 agro-industrial week opened in Minsk with 570 companies from 12 countries, showcasing new agricultural machinery, greenhouse tech, and processing innovations—plus Belarus’ push to stay a key food exporter. Neuranics Magnetic Sensing Kit: Neuranics launched a Magnetic Measurement Development Kit for picoTesla-level TMR sensing, bundling sensors, front-end ASIC, data acquisition, and software for real-time recording at 1 kHz. Defense Tech Near Belarus: NATO allies tested counter-drone tactics in Lithuania under Project Flytrap 5.0, combining sensors, interceptors and unmanned ground vehicles near the Belarus border. Eurasian Drone Skills Push: Mongolia’s Dronecon 2026 drew 52 pilots (including Belarus) and highlighted drone engineering, coding, flight control, data processing, AI and GIS for mining, agriculture and emergency response.

Belagro 2026 in Minsk: Belarus’ biggest agro showcase opened this week, running June 6, with 570 companies from 12 countries and 42,600 sq m of displays—from new farm machinery to greenhouse and food-processing tech. Food security diplomacy: Belarus FM Maxim Ryzhenkov met UN FAO chief Qu Dongyu on cooperation for 2026–2030, with sanctions on Belarusian potash exports a key topic. Oman–Belarus tech and industry links: Oman’s agriculture and business delegations visited Belarus during Belagro week, touring Slutsk Cheese Factory and Belakt to learn about dairy manufacturing, quality systems, and food-safety tech, while discussing investment and technology transfer. EAEU AI governance: EAEU leaders in Astana backed a joint statement on responsible AI development, framing AI as a driver for integration across industry, logistics, and agriculture. Counter-drone drills near Belarus: A US Army exercise with British troops in Lithuania tested drone-warfare tactics and counter-drone capabilities, scaling up from squadron-level work and involving sensors and unmanned ground vehicles.

Agro-innovation in Minsk: Oman’s trade delegation is visiting Belagro 2026 and touring Belarusian food and dairy plants (Slutsk Cheese Factory, Bellakt), focusing on production, packaging, storage tech, and food-safety systems—plus talks on investment and technology localization for Oman’s food security. Belarus Hi-Tech Park outreach: A Bavaria business delegation visited the Belarus Hi-Tech Park to learn about its IT ecosystem, legal framework, resident companies, and “digital solutions” with international recognition. Counter-drone drills near Belarus: The US Army and UK troops ran Project Flytrap 5.0 in Lithuania, testing over 50 counter-drone and sensor innovations to improve mobile unmanned-aircraft defense for NATO’s eastern flank. EAEU AI policy push: EAEU leaders adopted a joint statement on responsible AI development, framing AI as a driver for Eurasian integration across industry, logistics, agriculture, and public administration. Hybrid warfare debate: A new analysis highlights how “invisible” cyber and cognitive tactics are reshaping conflict—relevant to the region’s drone and electronic-warfare concerns.

EAEU AI Policy: Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union signed a joint statement on responsible AI development in Astana, framing AI as a driver for Eurasian integration across industry, logistics, agriculture, and public administration. Belarus Food Tech Diplomacy: An Oman delegation visited Belarus ahead of BELAGRO 2026, touring Slutsk Cheese Factory and Bellakt to review advanced dairy and baby-food production technologies and discuss cooperation. Belarus Hi-Tech Park Outreach: A German business delegation visited the Belarus Hi-Tech Park to learn about its IT legal framework and resident digital solutions, including how companies join and are taxed. UN on AI and Jobs: The UN’s labour agency said AI gains should benefit workers fairly via better wages, labour protections, and skills investment. Hybrid Threats & Drones: Coverage highlights how hybrid, non-kinetic tactics and drone warfare are reshaping security debates across Europe and the Baltics, with growing focus on counter-drone readiness.