Russian Korea Expert Andrei Lankov Expelled from Latvia
Latvia’s Foreign Ministry declared Lankov persona non grata
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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
Russia Plans to Double Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan by 2030
The increase in supplies will depend on resolving technical and pricing issues
U.S. Intercepts Venezuela-Linked Russian Oil Tanker
Moscow has criticised U.S. actions related to Venezuela
Aldrich Ames, CIA Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies in Prison at 84
Ames was sentenced to life without parole on April 28, 1994
Russia Claims 24 Killed in Alleged Ukrainian Drone Strike
Reportedly, three Ukrainian drones struck the site
Mirziyoyev Condemns Reported Attack on Putin Residence
The statement from Russia also drew comments from US President Donald Trump
Russia-Tashkent Flights to Get Cheaper in 2026
International flights from Russia will become 29% cheaper
Russia Doubles Propane and Butane Exports to Central Asia
Russia redirected supplies from Europe to Central Asia
Russian Gas Exports to Central Asia Rise 20% in 2025
The region’s rapid economic growth is driving higher fuel demand
Russia Seeks Suspects from Uzbekistan Over General Kirillov Murder
The court also issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian national