The EU postpones appointing a special envoy to negotiate with Russia, focusing on developing a clear strategy and leveraging sanctions first.
Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank retains its 14% key rate due to persistent food inflation and external economic risks despite a general decline in inflation.
Uzbekistan’s suspension of gold exports since September 2025 has led to a nearly 30% drop in exports, reshaping trade dynamics and impacting corporate strategies.
Uzbek banks expanded loans to over 623 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly in state banks despite a slight drop in NPL ratio.
Moscow court restricts actions of executives accused of manipulating stock prices through Telegram channels, with illicit gains exceeding 28 million rubles.