SCO Diplomacy in Cholpon-Ata: Kyrgyzstan officially opened the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, with President Sadyr Japarov urging faster cooperation on terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and transnational crime, including a push for a Universal Center in Bishkek. Pakistan’s Security Push: Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar told SCO members terrorism from Afghan soil remains a major threat to Pakistan, urging the bloc to press the Taliban to honour counter-terror commitments. Iran vs. Unilateralism: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi called on SCO to defend multilateralism and sovereignty, warning against unilateralism and sanctions pressure. EU Sanctions Hit Crypto and Finance: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, adding 94 banks and targeting 14 crypto-asset service providers in third countries including Georgia and Kyrgyzstan, alongside a new mechanism for broader crypto bans. Kyrgyz Fuel Control: The Cabinet ordered tighter control over fuel supply after the PM instructed agencies to stabilize imports, regulate prices and modernize local refineries. Bishkek Road Safety Raid: Police ran a drug-impaired driving crackdown, checking 517 vehicles and confirming intoxication in five cases. Manas Airport Upgrade: A new access road and parking areas opened at Manas International Airport as modernization continues. Wildberries Fallout: Kyrgyz MFA says no Kyrgyz citizens were among victims of drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Russia, while earlier reports noted two injured Kyrgyz citizens in Elektrostal. Regional Logistics Debate: An expert discussion highlighted why Central Asia struggles to build a unified transport strategy, pointing to the dominance of the China–Caspian–South Caucasus–EU corridor.