IAEA Says Chernobyl Protective Shield No Longer Effective
Ukraine says the drone was Russian, although Moscow denies attacking the site
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Russia Warns EU Over Plan to Use Frozen Assets for Ukraine, Calling It an “Act of War”
Uzbekistan and Russia Reach 75% Settlement in National Currencies
This shift has become a priority amid global financial uncertainty
Uzbek-Russian Investment Portfolio Tops $55 Bn
Uzbekistan expects to attract more in Russian investment next year
Imperial Faberge Winter Egg Sells for Record £22.9 Mln in London
Only 50 Faberge eggs were ever made for the Romanov family
Putin to Meet US Envoy in Moscow as Peace Talks on Ukraine Advance
The summit follows two days of discussions in Florida
i_olga, 77, earns NNYS Nomination After Viral Counter-Strike 2 Ace
The clip went viral on social media
Ukraine Peace Talks: Trump Pushes for Agreement, Zelenskyy Hesitant
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