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US begins talks with Myanmar's military government, EU maintains isolation

Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online scams, the release of American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy. Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online fraud, the release of the American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Sport

Alexander Ovechkin and four other Russian hockey players added to Ukraine's intelligence database

The Ukrainian military intelligence portal War & Sanctions has included Alexander Ovechkin, Vyacheslav Fetisov, Andrey Kovalenko, Pavel Bure, and Ivan Fedotov in its list of individuals accused of supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's policies. Fetisov stated that he will not change his position regarding the participation of Russian athletes in international tournaments.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Russian refineries raise diesel output to almost 180,000 tonnes per day after Putin–Trump agreements

According to Reuters, daily diesel fuel production in Russia rose from about 160,000 tonnes in early October to almost 180,000 tonnes after the easing of export restrictions. The increase is linked to the agreements between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on October 9 to resume supplies to the US. At current rates, export capacity could exceed one million tonnes per month.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Political scientist doubts that the opposition that won the elections in Serbia will impose sanctions against Russia

The bloc of Aleksandar Vucic lost the parliamentary elections on October 25; the Student List won the majority of votes. Vucic suggested that the new authorities would impose sanctions against Russia in 2027, but political scientist Oleg Bondarenko believes that the winners' positions on Kosovo, European integration and relations with Moscow hardly differ from the previous course.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Zelensky names the conditions Kyiv will not accept ahead of possible talks in November

In an interview with 1+1, Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine’s security guarantees cannot be determined by Russia, and urged partners not to rush into lifting sanctions against Moscow before the leaders’ meeting. Possible talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US are being discussed for November: the Kremlin is considering a date after November 4, and Abu Dhabi was previously named as the venue.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Zelensky: Reducing the army and Ukraine's neutrality will not be a subject of negotiations with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that limits on the size of the Ukrainian army and the country's neutral status will not be discussed in negotiations with the Russian delegation. The issue of territories, according to him, can only be resolved at the level of heads of state. Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected in November, with the start scheduled for November 10 or later.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Politics

Peskov names two conditions for discussing Russian gas supplies to the EU

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is ready to return to discussions on gas supplies to Europe if European countries show interest and exporters have spare fuel volumes. According to him, part of the gas previously supplied to Europe is now being delivered to other buyers. Vladimir Putin previously noted that Russian LNG accounts for about 20% of the European market, while the EU is preparing a ban on LNG imports under long-term contracts from January 1, 2027.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Zelensky against lifting all anti-Russian sanctions before a trilateral meeting

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that not all sanctions should be lifted before a trilateral meeting involving Russia. According to him, Russia's loyalty should not be bought at such a price, and he does not want to be left at the negotiations without sanctions, money, or frozen assets. Earlier, Zelensky suggested a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the US or in a Middle Eastern country.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Kirill Dmitriev says Europe is 'heading toward self-destruction' because of officials' policies

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Russian president's special envoy, accused European officials on the social network X of dodging responsibility on migration, energy, and 'fanning the war.' Earlier he spoke about the inevitability of Europe buying Russian energy resources and about developing Russia–US cooperation despite the position of a number of European countries.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Putin said Russia has never refused Europe energy supplies

In an interview with Vesti news agency journalist Pavel Zarubin, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has never banned the supply of oil, gas, coal and uranium raw materials to Europe, and that the initiative to stop purchases came from the European states themselves. According to him, the EU continues to develop plans for a complete abandonment of the remaining supplies. Earlier, Putin instructed the government to assess redirecting exports to other markets.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Cannot Circumvent Sanctions — Response to Netanyahu's Proposal

The Bank of Israel stated on Saturday that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent potential economic sanctions. This statement was a response to an interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who discussed plans to prepare alternative financial mechanisms, including the use of cryptocurrencies. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Yoav Horowitz criticized Netanyahu's remarks, warning of severe economic consequences. The exchange took place three days before the Knesset elections, amid growing debates about the economic impact of Netanyahu's policies and increasing European calls for measures against Israel due to the Gaza war and settlement activities. The Bank of Israel said on Saturday that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent possible economic sanctions. The statement was a response to an interview by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who spoke of plans to prepare alternative financial mechanisms. The opposition criticized the head of government's words three days before the Knesset elections.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot says Netanyahu is 'no longer capable' of leading the country

Days before the Knesset elections, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. Criticism of the plan has also come from Israeli economic circles. Days before the Knesset election, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. The plan was also criticized in Israeli economic circles.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Australia imposes sanctions on two North Korean companies and two 'financial facilitators'

Canberra sanctioned two DPRK companies and two individuals — Sim Hyon Sop and Yu Phyong Un — for 'financing' Pyongyang's unlawful weapons programs. According to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the sanctions were imposed based on the findings of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Panel and coordinated with international partners, including the EU.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read