Russian Billionaires’ Wealth Nears $700 Bn as Their Number Reaches 155 in 2026
Last year, the total wealth of Russia’s richest individuals was estimated at $625.5 bn
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Trump Administration Renews Russian Oil Waiver to Combat Global Energy Crisis
This replaces a previous 30-day grace period that expired on April 11
Uzbekistan Sets $30 Bn Trade Target with Russia by 2030
Tashkent is also preparing to increase its purchases of Russian natural gas and crude oil
Chinese Workers Protest in Russia Over Unpaid Wages
Rare demonstration highlights growing tensions over labour conditions on major Russian energy projects
Russia and China Veto UN Bid to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain-backed proposal fails despite majority support, as geopolitical tensions and oil supply risks intensify ahead of Trump’s deadline
Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Trump Deadline
Security Council divisions deepen as Moscow and Beijing reject Bahrain-backed proposal despite mounting global energy and security concerns
U.S. Allows Limited Purchases of Sanctioned Russian Oil to Stabilise Markets
The authorisation will remain in place until April 11
Russian Court Hands 15 Life Sentences Over Crocus City Hall Attack
The assault took place on March 22, 2024 shortly before a concert by Russian rock band
Russia Warns of Response if Finland Hosts Nuclear Weapons
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposal would escalate tensions
Russian Korea Expert Andrei Lankov Expelled from Latvia
Latvia’s Foreign Ministry declared Lankov persona non grata
Uzbek Man Awarded Jasorat Medal for Saving Child in St Petersburg
The Jasorat medal is presented for acts of bravery
Uzbekistan Prepares Expanded Participation in SPIEF 2026
Tashkent prepares a larger delegation for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum amid growing economic ties with Russia
Uzbekistan and Russia Step Up Industrial Cooperation Talks
New negotiations focus on joint manufacturing projects, equipment supply and deeper economic integration
‘What Happened Next?’ Comedy Show Considers Relocating to Kazakhstan
The show remains commercially successful
Comedian Nurlan Saburov Banned From Russia for 50 Years
He previously faced cancellations of concerts in several Russian cities
Taliban Reject Russian Claims of Security Threats from Afghanistan
Kabul disputes Moscow’s warnings as regional states continue to voice concerns over militant activity
Uzbekistan Among Top Destinations for Russian Petrol Exports in 2025
Rail shipments declined in December
Xi Jinping Congratulates India on Republic Day, Calls for Stronger Bilateral Ties
Chinese leader says bilateral ties have improved and urges deeper cooperation between the two Asian powers
Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Ships in English Channel, Sends Warning to Moscow
UK warships and aircraft shadow Russian vessels in coordinated NATO operation
Russian Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan Rise 30% in 2025
Russia also boosted gas exports to China in 2025
France Seizes Suspected Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in Mediterranean
French navy, acting on UK intelligence, intercepts vessel linked to Russia’s sanction-busting oil trade
Uzbek Citizen Gets Life Sentence in Moscow Over 2024 Terrorist Attack
Investigators said Kurbonov acted on instructions from Ukraine’s Security Service
Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Espionage Allegations
Relations between Russia and Western countries have deteriorated sharply
Gazprom Boosts Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan by 22%
Moscow plans to further expand gas shipments to Uzbekistan