Russian travel firms sound alarm over China’s Trip.com expansion
Trip.com's scale gives it a pricing edge
Russia
Ye is coming to Russia. MPs and far-right already spew vitriol at his playlist
Ye’s Russia concerts get a political warm-up before his music starts
1.4mn Uzbeks now work abroad as migration spreads beyond Russia
Russia is a primary migration destination, but the monopoly is shrinking
Russian businesses turn to Chinese AI as sanctions render Western models too expensive
Sanctions and payment barriers make Western models harder to use
Japan condemns Putin’s first visit to disputed Kuril island
Putin travelled to the island on Thursday after overseeing major Russian naval exercises
Russia records 15% drop in Central Asian migrant worker arrivals
Many Central Asians see greater prospects at home or look to South Korea, China or the Gulf
Russian oil refining falls to lowest level since 2002 — media
Throughput readings started to go down in 2026
FSB charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Russia’s secret service also put him on international wanted list
Russia to revamp arms trade treaties with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan signed one such agreement with Russia in 2016
Major Russian Port Halts Nighttime Operations Over Drone Attacks
Some cargo shipments headed for Uzbekistan pass through Novorossiysk
U.S. Senators Ease Tariffs on Russian Energy Buyers in New Sanctions Bill
The restrictions will strike at Russia's state-backed energy expansion
Russia backs China’s vision for sanction-proof SCO Development Bank
Russia previously relied on the Eurasian Development Bank to manage regional investments
Reports Allege China Secretly Trained Russian Troops in Chemical Warfare
Classified documents reportedly reveal high-level military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow despite China's claims of neutrality
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refinery 2,000 Km Inside Russia, Zelenskyy Says
Kyiv claims one of its longest-range drone attacks hit energy infrastructure deep inside Russia's Tyumen region
Kazakhstan to Boost Gas Transit to Uzbekistan to 11 Bn M³
Russia officially commenced gas exports to Uzbekistan in the autumn of 2023
Mirziyoyev Heads to Russia as Uzbekistan Launches Landmark Nuclear Power Project
The visit will focus on nuclear energy cooperation, trade, investment and migration as Uzbekistan and Russia seek to deepen strategic economic ties
France and UK Intercept Sanctioned Russian-Linked Oil Tanker in Atlantic
French naval forces, backed by the United Kingdom, boarded a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet as Western nations intensify enforcement of sanctions
China and Russia Remain Uzbekistan’s Largest Import Partners in Early 2026
Uzbekistan's imports reached $16.3 bn as China and Russia remained the country's largest trading partners
Uzbekistan’s President Attends 81st Victory Day Commemorations in Moscow
The traditional Red Square military parade lasted approximately 45 minutes
Mirziyoyev and Putin Hold Strategic Bilateral Talks in Moscow
A significant portion of the dialogue centred on trade and economic relations
Sanctioned Russian Oligarch’s £370 Mln Superyacht Navigates Blockaded Strait of Hormuz
The floating palace features its own submarine
Abbas Araghchi Arrives in Russia for Talks with Vladimir Putin Amid Stalled US-Iran Negotiations
Tehran signals closer ties with Moscow while oil prices rise amid failed diplomatic progress
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
Trump Administration Renews Russian Oil Waiver to Combat Global Energy Crisis
This replaces a previous 30-day grace period that expired on April 11