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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

Charles Maynes

The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
How is Moscow dealing with Ukraine's stepped-up drone attacks?

Hannah Bloch, Charles Maynes, A Martínez

The view from Moscow as Russia and Russian-occupied territory contend with stepped-up Ukrainian attacks.
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Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack

Charles Maynes

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday — one of the largest attacks on Russia's capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.
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Ukraine strikes Moscow refinery in one of its largest drone attacks yet

Charles Maynes, Steve Inskeep, Hannah Bloch

Ukraine carried out massive drone strikes on Moscow Thursday, in what appears to be its largest attack on Russia yet.
Uzbekistan's first World Cup appearance is a dream come true for players and fans

Charles Maynes

The World Cup debut of Uzbekistan signals the region's growing confidence on the global stage and, some argue, the arrival of a "golden generation" making its mark in sports, culture and science.
Russia's elite gather for Putin's pet project — an economic forum in St Petersburg

Charles Maynes

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum

Charles Maynes

At "Russian Davos," Putin ruled out meeting with Zelenskyy and promoted a new world economic order.