EU Sanctions Watch: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions proposal would add firms tied to energy, crypto, finance and trade, including entities linked to Kyrgyzstan, raising uncertainty for EU–India deal ratification. Aviation & Tourism: The EU lifted its 20-year ban on Kyrgyz airlines, clearing the way for direct Kyrgyzstan–Europe routes and easier business travel. Energy Buildout: Kyrgyzstan switched on the first phase of the ROX Issyk-Kul solar project (175 MW of a planned 1.9 GW), with $130m invested so far and total funding expected to reach $1.4bn by 2028. Mining & Jobs: Kumtor’s subsidiary started development of the Togolok gold deposit, with stripping underway and first ore expected soon. Water Security: Donors pledged $172m to modernize irrigation, including World Bank, AIIB and OPEC Fund financing, to cut water losses and boost farm output. Tax Compliance Push: A pilot fiscal software system in public catering lifted tax revenues by 60% (Jan–May), targeting shadow turnover. Finance & Governance: The National Bank faced a push to simplify bank-transfer checks for politicians, while the Social Fund reported 9.46bn soms invested in pension savings. Trade Corridors: Kyrgyz logistics firms are increasingly using the Middle Corridor, and Kyrgyzstan is also expanding rail access around Issyk-Kul. Diplomacy: President Sadyr Japarov will host Albania’s PM/president Bayram Begaj in Cholpon-Ata, with talks on trade, transport and digitalization.