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Russia and Uzbekistan Sign Military Strategic Partnership Plan

The plan outlines 50 unspecified “joint military activities” scheduled for 2025, followed by broader strategic initiatives between 2026 and 2030.

Russia’s War Machine Fed by Free-Flowing Exports of Uzbek 'Guncotton' Pulp, Reports Say

Two Uzbek chemical plants have reportedly supplied over $170 million worth of cellulose to Russian arms makers since February 2022.

Kadyrov Linked to Suspects in Botched Uzbekistan Assassination

Killers linked to the Chechen regime have already targeted people in Europe and Turkey. Kadyrov's footprint could extend into Central Asia.

Russia Jails Head of Uzbek Diaspora Group Over Meme

Usman Baratov was arrested in January after pro-war figures complained to the police about one of his social media posts.

Aral Sea Disaster Stunts Youth Development – Study

Scientists found that the polluted environment where the Aral Sea once stood has disrupted the endocrine status of young people living nearby.

Russia to Build Nuclear Reactors in Uzbekistan

Since 2018, Moscow and Tashkent have been in talks on building the first-ever nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, which is the world’s fifth top supplier...

Russian Firm to Make 'Agricultural' Drones in Uzbekistan

A local official said the drones were designed for "agricultural" purposes only.

Putin Launches Russian Gas Shipments to Uzbekistan

Russian Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a boost for Russia's industry hit by a flurry of Western...

Uzbek President Cements Power with Election Win

Russian leader Vladimir Putin congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on a "convincing electoral victory."

Putin Speaks to Allies in Belarus, Central Asia Amid Wagner Revolt

The Russian leader was said to have updated his counterparts in Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on the rapidly unfolding situation inside Russia.

Uzbekistan Cancels Festival With Pro-Invasion Russian Artists

Tashkent is close to Moscow but has not voiced support for the invasion of Ukraine, which has made Russia's allies in the former Soviet Union nervous...

Uzbekistan to Import Russian Gas for First Time Amid Energy Crisis

Uzbekistan will import natural gas from Russia for the first time ever as the Central Asian country faces an energy crisis, the authorities in Tashkent...

Central Asia Drifts Out of Russia’s Orbit as Ukraine War Rages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russia is losing influence over former Soviet nations in Central Asia as the war in Ukraine increasingly strains Moscow&rsquo...

Uzbekistan Suspends Russia's Mir Payment System

Uzbekistan suspended the Russian alternative payment system Mir on Friday amid U.S. pressure on the few countries using the service to drop it. Russia...

‘Unprepared’ Emigres Trickle Back to Russia as War Drags On

Some of the returnees miss creature comforts, others want to plan a more permanent emigration.

Central Asians in Russia Pressured to Join Moscow's Fight in Ukraine

“I think the Russian government is using labor migrants as cannon fodder in Ukraine,” a prominent migrants' rights activist alleged.

Central Asia Hit By Large-Scale Power Blackout

Central Asian countries have seen their grids burdened by a summer drought and by a boom in cryptocurrency mining in the region.

Uzbekistan Leader Scores Crushing Win in 'Not Competitive' Vote

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sidestepped political reforms that would allow any alternative to his rule.

Migrant Rights Defender Flees to Armenia Following Russia Entry Ban

Valentina Chupik had expressed fears she could be jailed, tortured or killed if she were repatriated to Uzbekistan.

Coronavirus Border Closures Leave Migrant Workers Stranded in Moscow’s Airports

Dozens of citizens of Central Asian countries have been living in departure halls for over a week.

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