Rosneft advisor Andrei Bezrukov forecasts a prolonged war for Russia lasting decades, urging economic and state reforms to integrate defense priorities amid recent drone attacks.
The EU delays appointing a negotiator for talks with Russia, focusing first on clarifying goals and increasing sanctions pressure amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russia plans a 1-2 month ban on diesel and aviation kerosene exports due to refinery disruptions caused by increased drone attacks on fuel plants.
Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.
The EU and Mexico have signed a major trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and sector rotation by 2030.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, key topics with significant implications for global markets and energy sectors.
Uzbek banks saw a 30.9% increase in deposits in Q1 2026, led by Octobank's 416% surge, signaling rising liquidity and client confidence across the sector.
Iran has presented a detailed 14-point peace plan to the US, outlining demands to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains skeptical about the proposal's acceptance.
Munich's ifo warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars and potential retaliatory duties could push Germany into recession by 2026, escalating trade tensions amid political disputes.
Oxfam reveals a 56% rise in CEO pay among Germany’s DAX 40 firms since 2019, while worker wages lag behind inflation and social inequality grows amid economic pressures.
The Central Bank keeps the key rate at 14% citing persistent inflation in food prices and external risks, despite overall inflation easing in early 2024.
Uzbekistan’s divorce rate in urban areas now reaches one in three marriages, with ongoing demographic shifts affecting market and social dynamics.
Tashkent's farmer markets mostly saw strong profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya market, while Qo‘yliq faced declines; automotive sector profits surged significantly.