Kazakhstan Expects Rise in Russian Gas Transit to Uzbekistan in 2025
Transit supplies began in 2023 via the Central Asia–Centre pipeline
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Gunvor Withdraws Bid for Lukoil Assets After US Treasury Pushback
The agency described Gunvor as a “puppet” of Russia
Gunvor Eyes Lukoil Assets but Acquisition Faces Financial and Regulatory Hurdles
The Russian firm is approximately three times the size of Gunvor by equity
Molecule TikTok Weight-Loss Pill Found to Contain Banned Substance
Despite being prescription-only in Russia, it is widely sold online
Russia Expels 4,300 Illegal Migrants
Police uncover 15,700 migration violations during operation
Lukoil Agrees to Sell Foreign Assets to Gunvor
Gunvor has confirmed the ongoing process
Lavrov says Russia ready to offer ‘security guarantees’ to EU and NATO
At a security forum in Minsk, Russia’s top diplomat claims Moscow has “no plans” to attack NATO states and is open to formal security pledges
Belgium’s Defence Minister Says NATO Would “Wipe Moscow Off the Map” if Russia Attacked Brussels
Francken cautioned against underestimating Russia’s military strength
Lukoil to Sell Foreign Assets After New US Sanctions
Lukoil produces around 2% of global oil output
Vorobyov’s Stunning Zero-Angle Strike Seals Lokomotiv’s 3–0 Win Over CSKA
With 26 points, Lokomotiv lead the standings on goal difference over Krasnodar
Kazakhstan Says No to Russia’s Request for Fuel Supplies
Kyrgyzstan may face shortages and limits at pumps this week
Gazprom Eyes Higher Gas Supplies and LNG Exports to Uzbekistan
Russia exported 233,500 tonnes of crude oil to Uzbekistan in 2024
Uzbekistan and Russia Explore Joint Development of Hard-to-Recover Oil and Gas Reserves
Russia supplied 233,500 tonnes of crude oil to Uzbekistan last year
Mirziyoyev and Putin Had Phone Call
the discussed growth of trade, economic and investment indicators
Russian Export Centre Highlights Uzbekistan’s Most Profitable Trade Opportunities
Russia already exports a wide range of goods to Uzbekistan
Pakistan, Russia agree to deepen energy and minerals cooperation at SPIGF 2025
Pakistan, Russia Deepen Energy and Minerals Cooperation at SPIGF 2025
Russian Marketplace Acquires State Stake in UzPost
The company’s authorised capital stands at more than $3.1 mln
Tajikistan and Russia Set Long-Term Transport Goals Through 2030
EU Criticizes Tajikistan for Ignoring ICC Arrest Warrant on Putin
Putin Calls for Stronger Russia–Central Asia Cooperation at Dushanbe Summit
At the Dushanbe summit, the Russian president calls for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and security with Central Asian partners.
Hundreds of Migrant Children Left Out of School in Russia, Fadeev Warns
Uzbekistan and Russia Agree on Nuclear Power Plant in Jizzakh with 2.1 GW Capacity
The nuclear project will become a symbol of Uzbekistan’s new wave of industrialisation
Sergey Lavrov Tells UN, NATO and EU Have Declared War on Russia
Russian troops still control around a fifth of Ukraine
Uzbek and St Petersburg Rescuers Stage Fire Drill at Russia’s Deepest Metro Station
The drill simulated a fire on a train between Sportivnaya and Admiralteyskaya