EU-Russia Sanctions Spillover: The EU’s 21st sanctions proposal against Russia reportedly includes firms tied to India and also lists entities linked to Kyrgyzstan, raising new hurdles for an EU-India trade deal that needs unanimous approval. Regional Diplomacy: Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan says he will attend the EAEU intergovernmental council meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, as export frictions with Russia continue. Bishkek City Watch: A deputy wants answers on why a multi-storey building is being erected on a Bishkek gas-station site, while Olympic Day traffic curbs are set for June 20 in the city center. Transport Reform: Kyrgyzstan launches online taxi licensing, aiming to cut paperwork and warn drivers that unlicensed work will face strict liability from July 1. Finance & Banking: Kyrgyzstan’s finance ministry proposes sharply higher state duties for National Bank licensing, re-licensing, and duplicates. Judicial Modernization: Kazakhstan’s Tokayev highlights judicial digitalization and investor-rights cooperation with Turkic states’ supreme courts. Environment & Science: Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank discuss air-quality upgrades and mountain-development plans, while a major Issyk-Kul ecosystem study begins with German partners. Sports & Culture: Kyrgyz aesthetic gymnastics win bronze at the Asian Championship; Bishkek hosts Olympic Day run and summer open-air music evenings at Ala-Too. Youth Achievement: A Kyrgyz student wins bronze at the European Physics Olympiad—first for the country.