A new round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, mediated by Turkey, has begun in Istanbul.

US President Donald Trump said he had no intention of participating in the 2028 election, citing the constitutional ban on holding the office of head of state for more than two terms. In an interview with NBC News, he emphasized that he had not planned to remain in power for more than eight years from the very beginning.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has scaled back assistance for displaced persons from Ukraine. This decision was made due to the suspension of U.S. support and a decline in donor contributions.

Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee is continuously working to increase the flow of foreign tourists and promote the country’s tourism potential. Pakistan is considered a major market in this area. In this context, the “Road Show” promoting Uzbekistan’s tourism potential continued in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, after similar events in Lahore and Karachi.

The agreement stipulates that in the event of aggression by a third country, the other party shall refrain from providing military or any other assistance to the aggressor and shall help resolve the conflict in accordance with the UN Charter and international norms. The document envisions cooperation in the fields of security and defense.

On Monday, April 14, an international conference titled “Expanding Trade Potential Among Turkic States: Joint Research and Strategic Solutions” is scheduled to be held in Tashkent, bringing together leading national analytical centers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 10% tariff on all imported goods. For many countries, the tariff rate turned out to be even higher: for China – 34%, for European Union countries – 20%, for Kazakhstan – 27%, for Israel – 17%. Uzbekistan is also among the tariff-paying countries, but Russia is not on the list.

The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court requesting the suspension of the ban on the Taliban movement's activities. The court session is scheduled for April 17.

French Minister Philippe Baptiste expressed regret over the entry ban imposed on a French scientist who criticized Trump. Washington, however, stated that the ban was not due to criticism of Donald Trump but because the scientist was attempting to transport classified nuclear secrets.

On March 18, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a phone conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The leaders of the two states discussed pressing issues of practical cooperation.

The program of the historic state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the French Republic has come to an end.

Russia has warned that sending Australian peacekeeping troops to Ukraine could lead to serious consequences but emphasized that this is not a threat.

On February 25, in Beijing, Sardor Umurzakov, the Special Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan, met with Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on February 25-26. Economic cooperation, transport projects, and cultural ties are at the center of the negotiations.

In the Oliy Majlis, a meeting took place between Senate Chairperson Tanzila Norboyeva and the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Uzbekistan, Christopher Duggan. The parties discussed the prospects for strengthening multifaceted cooperation, including investment, science, education, and tourism.

High-ranking officials from Russia and the United States have begun negotiations in Saudi Arabia, a meeting that could shape the future of the Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations between the two powers. This is the first dialogue of such a level in several years, yet Ukraine has not been invited, sparking discontent in Kyiv.

The US and Russia are preparing for negotiations in Saudi Arabia, with Washington assuring that Ukraine and Europe will not be sidelined in the "real" peace process. However, European leaders are increasingly skeptical of the White House’s true intentions.

Syria's transitional president Ahmad ash-Shara (Abu Muhammad al-Jolani) announced that he had received an official invitation from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The visit is expected to take place in the coming weeks.

Today, on February 5, at the “Perdana Putra” government complex, negotiations were held between the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, in both a narrow format and with official delegations.

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Baxtiyor Ibragimov (whose residence is in Vienna), presented his credentials to the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj. This was reported by the Dunyo news agency.