New Sport Same Temper: Ex-Hockey Player Banned for Darts Brawl
Romanovsky became involved in a heated dispute with Andrey Pryalkin
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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
Russia’s Growing Demographic Crisis Threatens Long-Term Economic Stability
Kazakhstan Sees Steep Decline in Russian-Owned Enterprises in Q2 2025
The total has decreased by 2,100 enterprises
Uzbek and Russian Drone Operators Practice Strikes on Military Equipment During Joint Drills
The manoeuvres are held at the Termez training ground
Top Five Countries Still Dominate Uzbek Produce Exports
Trump Threatens Russia with Tariffs, Promises Advanced Weapons for Ukraine via NATO
The briefing was also noteworthy for the sharper tone taken by the U.S. president, whose remarks about Vladimir Putin have grown increasingly severe.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Among Top Buyers of Russian Chocolate in Early 2025
Uzbekistan imported $21.4 mln worth of chocolate
North Korea Backs Russia’s War in Ukraine
Kim meets Lavrov, signs cooperation plan for 2026–2027
Uzbekistan Ranks Third for Foreign Deaths in Russia-Ukraine War
At least 66 Uzbek and 72 Tajik citizens have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Uzbekistan and Gazprom Neft Expand Energy Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Gazprom Neft discussed new oil and gas cooperation plans.
Russia Ratifies Updated Oil Trade Agreement with Kazakhstan
Russia has ratified a revised oil trade agreement with Kazakhstan, extending the deal to 2028.
Russia Accuses ICC of Double Standards over Taliban Arrest Warrants
Top Russian lawmaker says International Criminal Court ignored Western war crimes in Afghanistan
Mirziyoyev and Putin Discuss Deeper Strategic Ties
Presidents Mirziyoyev and Putin held talks on July 8 to advance bilateral cooperation.
Centrum Air Diverts Samarkand–St Petersburg Flight to Helsinki
Drone Activity Delays St Petersburg–Samarkand Flight
Afghan Business Leaders Expect Trade Boost After Russian Recognition
Trump Expresses Frustration After Call with Putin on Ukraine
Donald Trump voiced frustration over his call with Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.