Fuel Security in Focus: Mongolia is rationing gasoline in Ulaanbaatar and beyond as long lines grow, with purchases limited and sales tied to odd/even license plates; officials say supplies should improve from mid-August. Russia–Mongolia Energy Deal: Mongolia says Russia agreed to ship extra AI-92 gasoline (25,000 tons) and jet fuel (5,000 tons) by end-August to ease shortages. Strategic Refinery Progress: Prime Minister U. Uchral visited the Dornogovi oil refinery site, thanking India for support; construction is reported at 60% with a push to complete and grant “Technological Industrial Park” status. Mining & Energy Tech: Sandvik launched xCell® Banshee and xCell® Hydra for digital ground support monitoring in Ulaanbaatar. COP17 Desertification Push: Mongolia’s “Steppe Action Agenda” and three initiatives (rangelands, land-water management, nature-based infrastructure) are being lined up for COP17, with China backing the UNCCD conference and a feasibility study for a China–Mongolia cooperation center. Global Pastoralism Gathering: Mongolia and FAO co-host a Global Pastoralists Gathering and Conference with delegates from 102 countries.