Minsk rejects Kyiv’s calls to remove troops from the border amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Belarus. Russian drone incursions into Belarusian airspace becoming the norm: In the latest Russian attacks on Kyiv, at least three Shahed drones entered Belarusian airspace. Belarus and China agreed to strengthen ties, signing free trade agreement during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Minsk. EU acknowledges Belarus’ release of some political prisoners, demands unconditional freedom for all detainees. Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s remarks on Russian state TV trigger backlash i…