Uzbekistan
Russia is preparing a Zoom teleconference involving representatives of 80 countries to divert attention from the crimes in Oleshky.
Uzbekistan and the US have agreed on 54 joint projects worth $12 billion in the energy, technology, aviation and mining sectors. Some of the agreements still need to be financed.
The Coordination Headquarters has identified 45,959 foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian army. Recruitment is growing fastest in Africa and Latin America.
Marco Rubio said that talks were underway regarding a meeting between Trump, Putin and Xi to discuss the war in Ukraine. He did not confirm that it had been agreed.
Marco Rubio said that he did not know the reasons for the reportedly absent warning before the October 19 attack. He denied the cessation of intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Trump suspended sanctions and tariffs against Russia but has not made a final decision. Rubio said the review would take up to 60 days.
Following the FP-1 attacks, three of Yandex’s supercomputers stopped working, causing disruptions to services and risks for thousands of companies. Experts predict mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and digital infrastructure.
Samunenko played 10 games, scored 8 points, and finished the tournament with a performance rating of 2720. The Ukrainian did not lose a single game.
Czech archaeologists discovered bottles dating from 1959–1960 at the site of the Steplag in Kazakhstan. This may indicate that the camp continued operating after its closure in 1956.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final on September 13. The winner will receive $5.5 million.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
On August 14, an emergency shutdown of KEGOC JSC's 500 kV lines left Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan without power. Electricity has already begun to be restored, and power supplies have been fully restored.
Elina Svitolina secured a victory over Polina Kudermetova, who previously represented Russia and now plays for Uzbekistan. The Ukrainian advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Washington.
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
The Colombia national team defeated Uzbekistan with a score of 3:1 at the start of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana overcame Panama thanks to a goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
The Portuguese national team drew 1:1 with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup in Houston. The African team scored its first goal and earned its first point in history.
Peskov confirmed receipt of Zelenskyy's letter proposing a meeting. Putin will review it later, and he is being invited to Moscow for negotiations.
Serhiy Byzov called for the relocation of the ILO office from Moscow to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. He emphasized the protection of the rights of Ukrainian workers during the war.
The EU will create migrant deportation centers in third countries to accelerate their removal. The new rules provide for tougher sanctions and reduced benefits.
On May 18, Ukraine honors the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people. In 1944, the Soviet regime forcibly deported over 180,000 people.
The event lasted 45 minutes without ground equipment, but with aviation and North Korean troops. Leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Laos and other states arrived for the parade.
In 2026, the RF plans to recruit 18,500 foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Currently, tens of thousands of mercenaries from 48 countries are fighting in the occupying army.
This year, the Russian Federation plans to recruit 18,500 foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Mercenary losses already exceed 5,000 people from various countries around the world.
New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.
Due to aggression against Ukraine, the number of foreign firms in Russia fell by 35. 5%. A massive outflow of capital has been recorded even among formally friendly countries.
Yuri and Lidiya Korzhavin, a UAE-based firm, and two other foreign nationals were removed from the lists. The US Treasury Department did not officially state the reasons for lifting the restrictions.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
Georgia's "friendliness" rating towards Russia increased from 15 to 19. 4 points over the year, according to a study by a Russian institute. The country is now in the category of "Relatively friendly/unfriendly communication regimes."
Russian company "Lukoil" has reached an agreement to sell its foreign assets to the American investment fund Carlyle. The deal does not include assets in Kazakhstan and requires approval from the US Treasury.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.