Putin and Mirziyoyev to Meet in China Ahead of SCO Summit
President Putin will be in China from August 31 to September 3
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Xi to Host Modi and Putin at Major Security Summit in China
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Tianjin gathers over 20 world leaders, with Xi, Modi and Putin expected to discuss border issues, trade and multipolar cooperation
Ukraine Marks Independence Day Amid Drone Strikes, Prisoner Swaps and Fresh Peace Talk Tensions
President Volodymyr Zelensky vows to “push Russia to peace” as Kyiv unveils new weapons, exchanges prisoners with Moscow, and secures global support
Russian Diver Survives a Day Adrift in Pacific After Instructor’s Error
She had arranged a private dive while on holiday in Sakhalin
Mirziyoyev and Putin Talk Russia–US Summit Outcomes and Ukraine Peace Efforts
The two sides also discussed the need for coordinated measures to maintain the current pace of trade
Russia Increases Halal Exports as Certification Gains Importance in Uzbekistan
In recent years Russia has placed greater emphasis on obtaining halal certification
Moscow and Bishkek in Talks on Localising Russian Car Production in Kyrgyzstan
The talks come against a backdrop of declining production at home
Mosinzhproekt and Dogus Holding to Build 21 km Metro Line in Tashkent
New Tashkent will be built in the eastern part of the city
Russia Limits Some Calls on Telegram and WhatsApp
Roskomnadzor says the move targets criminal activity, while other app functions remain available
Russia Warns of Foreign Efforts to Disrupt Trump–Putin Alaska Summit. The Chronology of the Day
Kyiv and Europe make last push to influence Trump’s stance ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Russia summit
Russian NBA Rookie Keeps Letter “Ё” on Jersey to Preserve Cultural Identity
Mirziyoyev Backs Diplomatic Push on Ukraine After Phone Call with Putin
Two presidents also reviewed ways to deepen trade and economic cooperation
Russian Court Dismisses Telemarket Case Against Uzbekistan’s Payme
Telemarket had claimed exclusive rights to the Рауmе brand
Russia Imports Construction Materials Worth $428 Mln from Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan exported $428.4 mln worth of construction materials
Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts for First Time in 600 Years
The ash plume is moving eastward across the Pacific Ocean
Indian State Refiners Halt Russian Oil Purchases
India has become the leading buyer of seaborne Russian oil since 2022
New Sport Same Temper: Ex-Hockey Player Banned for Darts Brawl
Romanovsky became involved in a heated dispute with Andrey Pryalkin
Russia Bans Petrol Exports Until August 31
The decision was made to ensure stability in the domestic fuel market
Uzbekistan and Russia Agree to Boost Flights to Over 1,000 Per Week
This creates 560 weekly flights for Russian carriers and 203 for Uzbek airlines
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Prisoner Swap, but Peace Talks Stall in Istanbul
Russian Tourist Numbers to Uzbekistan Continue to Climb
Over 870,000 Russians visited Uzbekistan in one year
Azerbaijan to Take Legal Action Against Russia Over AZAL Plane Crash
Baku prepares lawsuits over the 2024 crash that killed 38 people
Uzbekistan’s Remittances Hit $8.2 Bn in H1 2025
Inflow rises 27% as digital channels reshape migrant money transfers