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."

The view from Moscow as Russia and Russian-occupied territory contend with stepped-up Ukrainian attacks.

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.

Ukraine carried out massive drone strikes on Moscow Thursday, in what appears to be its largest attack on Russia yet.

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.

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

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum -- Russia's answer to Davos -- opens under the shadow of Ukrainian drone attacks and growing economic uncertainty.

Foreign press was kept away from Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow amid fears of a Ukrainian strike.

World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.

Russia's annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.