Steven Witkoff reportedly plans talks in Oslo and Russia, testing Washington’s ability to coordinate allies while maintaining a direct channel to Moscow.
Finland summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane reportedly entered Finnish airspace for three minutes, highlighting rising regional security concerns.
Russia closes Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg, declaring acting consul persona non grata in response to Romania shutting Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.
In April, the Uzbekistani som appreciated 1.8% against the dollar, driven by export growth and rising remittances, with expectations for continued exchange rate stability.