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Ryabkov: Russia and the US have good prospects for a deal on diesel fuel supplies to global markets

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said he sees good prospects for a possible deal with the US on supplying Russian diesel fuel to global markets. According to him, Moscow is ready to supply diesel fuel beyond 2026–2027 and is working to align these timeframes with restrictions set out in US executive documents. Ryabkov also noted that Russia's approach to the settlement in Ukraine will not change after Trump's decision to postpone new sanctions.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Rubio Calls Possible US-Russia-China Summit 'a Very Positive Event for the World'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a possible summit of the leaders of the US, Russia and China would be 'a very positive event for the world.' He emphasized the importance of communication between holders of the largest nuclear arsenals, including on arms control. The statement followed Trump's remarks about openness to trilateral talks with Putin and Xi Jinping, where nuclear disarmament would be the main topic.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Report: Up to 12,000 North Korean workers at Russian drone plant in Yelabuga subjected to 'gross human rights violations'

A joint report by CSIS and the George H.W. Bush Institute released on October 14 claims that up to 12,000 North Korean workers at a plant in Yelabuga (Tatarstan) are victims of human trafficking and forced labor: the DPRK retains up to 90% of their wages. The report describes the roles of Russia, China, Iran and the DPRK in expanding UAV production and calls on the US and the UN to take action.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

French politician claims 'quite definite' Russian interference in protests

Patrick Mennucci — no, correction: Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the Association of Mayors of France, said that recent waves of violence and riots in French cities were 'planned', and that Russian interference via social media is 'quite definite'. According to him, these events are fundamentally different from previous protests.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
World

Financial Times: Europe may offer Putin two scenarios for ending the war, including Ukraine's NATO membership in exchange for Donbas

According to Financial Times international affairs columnist Gideon Rachman, European leaders plan to hold independent talks with the Kremlin. Putin may be offered two options: freezing the conflict along the current front line with a guarantee that Ukraine will not join NATO, or handing Russia the remaining part of Donbas followed by Ukraine's membership in the alliance. Against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war has reached a 'strategic stalemate' and 'no one will win.'

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Number of Migrants in Europe Grew Over 24 Years, While Russia's Fell by 4.3 Million — UN Data

According to UN DESA data, on which the Visual Capitalist infographic is based, the number of migrants in the UK, Spain and Germany grew by a combined total of approximately 20.4 million people between July 2000 and July 2024. In percentage terms, the leaders are Malta (+827%), Bulgaria (+590%) and Iceland (+522%). Russia showed the largest absolute decline — minus 4.3 million migrants.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

EU Unveils New Arctic Strategy Amid Pressure from Russia and the US

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the European Union released an updated Arctic strategy, shifting its focus from the climate agenda to security. The document provides for enhanced satellite monitoring, a maritime security centre, an undersea cable between Greenland and continental Europe, an expansion of the icebreaker fleet, and cooperation with Canada, Britain and Norway. The US is mentioned in the document only a few times, while a number of initiatives are aimed at reducing dependence on Washington.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Lavrov in Tehran discussed strategic partnership and regional agenda with Pezeshkian

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, where he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei. The discussions covered bilateral partnership, energy, transport and trade, as well as the situation in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Iran welcomes regional security initiatives without the presence of foreign forces, Araghchi says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran, said that Iran supports any initiatives to ensure security based on the region's own capabilities without the presence of foreign forces. He also noted that Tehran and Moscow share aligned positions on the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Lavrov in Tehran Promised Support for Iran Hours After Trump's Statements About Moscow's 'Little' Help to Tehran

Sergey Lavrov, at a joint press conference with Abbas Araghchi, stated that 'Iran's cause, like Russia's cause, is a just cause,' accused the US and Israel of unleashing a military campaign, and promised to continue supporting Tehran, including economic agreements. Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia is doing 'very little' to help Iran, and that he wants to keep the situation that way, defending the refusal to impose new sanctions on Moscow for the sake of Ukraine talks.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Lavrov in Tehran: Russia will fulfill economic agreements with Iran despite the 'difficult situation'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, stated that Moscow does not intend to abandon economic and investment agreements with Tehran. He noted trade growth, the return of specialists to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, work on the Rasht—Astara railway, and also discussed security in the Persian Gulf and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Number of Uzbeks Leaving to Work in Russia Fell by 13.2%

According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's 'Labor Market Review', in the first half of 2026, 1.179 million citizens left for Russia to earn money — 13.2% fewer than a year earlier. Meanwhile, migration to Turkey, South Korea and the EU is growing, and remittances from Russia increased by 8.8%.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
World

EU announces further tightening of visa rules for Russian citizens

The European Commission said it is preparing new steps to restrict visa issuance to Russians. EC spokesperson Markus Lammert recalled the measures already taken, including the ban on multiple-entry visas, and the EU ministers' decision to bar entry to Russian combatants. A number of Schengen countries are pushing for stricter common rules.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Science

Skolkovo Opens a Longevity Research Laboratory

A longevity laboratory has been established at the Skolkovo management school's healthcare development center in Moscow. According to Vedomosti, it will study the impact of rising life expectancy on healthcare, markets, labor activity, and public policy. Maria Vorontsova spoke about the limits of science in extending life and mentioned a 30 million ruble grant, while the WSJ previously reported on a $26 billion anti-aging program.

Madina Usmonova
2 min read
World

Russian Prime Minister Nominates Five Appointments in Government Reshuffle

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted nominations for five government posts to the State Duma following the September parliamentary elections. The proposed appointments include deputy prime ministers, the head of the government staff, and a new transport minister. Under the Constitution, the State Duma must approve the nominations.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read