Uzbek national captured by the AFU — Ukrainian soldiers have taken into custody another citizen of Uzbekistan who fought on the Russian side. A video of his interrogation, where he describes his journey to the front line, has already surfaced online. In the footage, the Uzbek prisoner, dressed in military uniform, answers questions posed by …
In recent days, two major topics have dominated conversations in Uzbekistan — the record appreciation of the national currency and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran. As the U.S. dollar rate fell to 12,559 soums — its lowest level since July 2024 — both the public and businesses are increasingly curious …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran following U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Uzbekistan also expressed deep concern and called on all parties in the region to achieve peace through negotiations. This was reported on Sunday by the MFA spokesperson on his …
Six Uzbekistani citizens currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine have released a video message addressed to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. These men, who fought on the side of Russia against Ukraine, were interviewed by representatives of the Ukrainian project “I Want to Live.” Last week, the project published a list of 1,110 Uzbek citizens …
Reports recently emerged about the death of journalist Viktor Vladimirovich Mikhailov. Mikhailov, 68, died on December 25, 2024, at a clinic in Zangiata, where he was being treated for pneumonia. Numerous obituaries published in Uzbek media mentioned his role as the founder and editor-in-chief of the Novosti Uzbekistana publication, as well as his work for …
Abduqodir Mo’minov, the author of the Ko’zgu Youtube channel and the head of the Oynaga qarang company engaged in journalistic investigations, was sentenced on Friday by Tashkent’s Mirabad District Criminal Court to 7 years and 3 months in prison in a penal colony with a ban on journalism within 3 years. This was reported by …
An early presidential election is taking place in Uzbekistan this Sunday. It has already been declared valid, with voter turnout reaching about 70 percent by 5 p.m. Few doubt that incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will win. Following recent constitutional changes, he became eligible to seek two additional seven-year terms in office. No opposition candidates have …
Uzbekistan has dropped 2 positions over the year in the Passport Index world ranking of passport power, ranking 71st out of 97. Last year, the country was 69th. When compiling the index, the Canadian consulting company Arton Capital evaluated passports based on how many countries their holders can visit either without a visa or receive …
Cocaine was found in bananas bound for Uzbekistan in the Russian port city of St. Petersburg, the press service of the Russian Federal Customs Service said on Thursday. “Customs officers at the port of St. Petersburg found 50 kg of cocaine among bananas in one of ten refrigerated containers that arrived at the Gavan customs …
Uzbekistan is going to help the Taliban build a canal that will exacerbate the already difficult problem with the availability of water in the republic. The fact that our country will assist in the construction of the Koshtepa canal (water will come there from the Amu Darya River) was told to journalists earlier this week …
