Russia
AI Robot Dances for Putin at Sberbank Technology Showcase
The encounter drew careful attention from Putin’s security team
Uzbek Companies Added as US Widens Sanctions on Russian Cyber Network
Among the designated individuals are several Russian nationals
Chevron Explores Buying Sanctioned Russian Oil Company Lukoil’s Overseas Assets
Chevron is focusing on areas where it overlaps with Lukoil
Russian Labubu – Cheburashka Identified as Jewish Nation
Kremlin Confirms Failed Contact with UK over Ukraine Talks
Moscow says UK showed no interest in hearing Russia’s stance during failed back-channel talks on Ukraine
Uzbekistan Increases Imports of Russian Agricultural Products by 15% in 2025
Sugar led the list of imported goods
Lukoil Declares Force Majeure in Iraq as Sanctions Increase Pressure
The force majeure notice was sent to Iraq’s oil ministry last week
Kazakhstan Expects Rise in Russian Gas Transit to Uzbekistan in 2025
Transit supplies began in 2023 via the Central Asia–Centre pipeline
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