Russia's economy faces mounting challenges: car sales slump, beef imports are restricted, and the hotel industry struggles with labor shortages amid rising interest rates. Read more...
Chess champion Boris Spassky criticized the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, while in Czechia, cold-water swimmers set a new world record in Lake Most. Read more...
Kazakhstan sees increased use of Russian payment terminals, while Russian carmakers and Chinese brands struggle with sales. Gazprom ordered to pay ČEZ for gas supply cuts. Read more...