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EU imposes sanctions on two Uzbek companies and activates mechanism against Kyrgyzstan for the first time

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The European Union has approved the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with companies from Uzbekistan coming under restrictions and measures introduced against Kyrgyzstan

The European Union has adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, extending restrictions not only to Russian companies but also to organizations in third countries, including Uzbekistan, and for the first time activating a special anti-circumvention mechanism against Kyrgyzstan. The European Commission announced this on April 23, 2026. EU sanctions two companies from Uzbekistan …

Investigation into Taftish.uz case transferred to military prosecutor’s office — human rights activist reports 400 complaints and possiible closed trial

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Screenshot of a Telegram post by human rights activist Abdurakhmon Tashanov

Human rights activist Abdurakhmon Tashanov reported that the investigation into the Taftish.uz case is being conducted by military investigators, and the case materials have been transferred to the Military Prosecutor’s Office. According to him, the case involves a large number of complaints from citizens and is partially being handled in a closed procedure. He noted …

Ecology as the new geopolitics: conclusions from the Astana summit

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Regional ecological summit in Astana, April 22, 2026

The regional ecological summit in Astana, which began on April 22, became a platform for developing a unified survival strategy for Central Asia amid the climate crisis. The speeches of the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the region’s largest economies, signaled a shift from declarations to the formation of concrete regional institutions. Value framework and …

Interpol issues notice for former head of Uzmetkombinat Dilshod Akhmedov

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Dilshod Akhmedov — wanted notice published on the Interpol website

A wanted notice for Uzbek citizen Dilshod Akhmedov, who previously headed the Uzbek Metallurgical Plant, has been published on the Interpol website. The notice states that he is accused under Article 167, Part 3 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code — “Larceny by Embezzlement.” Interpol issues notice for Dilshod Akhmedov According to the published data, the person …

Mirziyoyev receives Russian delegation led by Kiriyenko: nuclear power plant and digital cooperation discussed

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Talks between Mirziyoyev and Kiriyenko in Tashkent on April 15, 2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 15 received a delegation of the Russian Federation led by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko. During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and further deepening of strategic partnership and alliance between the …

Transferring fines to another driver: from April 1 car owners can notify the Road Safety Service

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Transferring fines to another driver in Uzbekistan: how to notify the Road Safety Service from April 1, 2026. Image with traffic flow and a camera on a Tashkent street generated by AI

From April 1, 2026, a new procedure for transferring responsibility for traffic violations has been introduced in Uzbekistan. A vehicle owner can now officially report that another person was driving the car, and fines will be issued to the actual driver. The changes were approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 125 dated March 30, …

Russia and Uzbekistan target $30 billion trade turnover amid progress in nuclear energy

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Abdulla Aripov and Mikhail Mishustin at a meeting in Moscow on April 13, 2026

Russia and Uzbekistan intend to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030, prioritizing projects in nuclear energy and industrial cooperation. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov met in Moscow on Monday at the sixth meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of heads of government. During the talks, …

The case of Sanjar Karimov: accusations, business, and reputation

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The building of the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Court in Tashkent

Sanjar Karimov, known on social media as Real Sanjik, appeared in court in a criminal case. Hearings began on April 10 at the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Court of Tashkent, where Karimov is charged under several articles of the Criminal Code — making threats of murder or violence, fraud, and illegal actions involving narcotic drugs. The defendant …

Trial in the case of “Comrade Aziz”: case returned to prosecutor amid pressure on the press

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A supporter of Aziz Khakimov displays USSR symbolism on April 9, 2026

Today, another hearing in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz) took place at the Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent. The proceedings, held behind closed doors, were marked by an important procedural decision and aggressive behavior by the defendant’s “support group” toward an independent journalist. Court decision: correcting errors Following today’s hearing, the …

Environmental segregation: Tashkent accelerates city zoning and introduces “car-free days”

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Preliminary map of Tashkent’s environmental zoning (screenshot from a 2024 presentation). The official division of the city is expected to be completed by the end of 2026

Authorities in Uzbekistan are moving to the active phase of implementing the large-scale “Clean Air” project, which by the end of 2026 is intended to turn the capital into a zone of strict environmental regulation. According to Presidential Decree No. PF-46 signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tashkent will be officially divided into “red,” “yellow,” and “green” …