Category Archives: Politics

In Uzbekistan, blogger Aziz Hakimov known for promoting Russian propaganda narrative arrested

A court in Tashkent sanctioned the arrest of Aziz Hakimov (“Comrade Aziz”). Hakimov is known on social media as a supporter and distributor of Russian propaganda narratives. Arrest and charges The official indictment cites four articles of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, including Article 150 (“propaganda of war”) and Article 156 (“incitement of national, racial, ethnic or

Trump and Mirziyoyev: mutual compliments, multi-billion dollar deals, and an invitation to Samarkand

The meeting between Donald Trump and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New York turned into a clear demonstration of mutual compliments and commercial interests. Trump began with his customary rhetoric: “It is a great honor to be with the President of Uzbekistan. He is highly respected.” He emphasized that Mirziyoyev has “been in power

Trump and Mirziyoyev meet on UN sidelines, Tashkent hails constructive talks

Read the detailed analysis of the video of the meeting between Donald Trump and Shavkat Mirziyoyev via the link: Trump and Mirziyoyev: mutual compliments, multi-billion dollar deals, and an invitation to Samarkand President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday at United Nations headquarters during the 80th General Assembly. According

Putin and fascism: coincidence or diagnosis?

Can Putin be called a fascist? This is not a provocation, but a test of reality. If we strip away emotions and apply the criteria, the answer becomes frighteningly clear. Below is a systematic analysis based on the works of historians, political scientists, and philosophers. What is fascism? Fascism is not just dictatorship. It is

Mirziyoyev invites Trump to Uzbekistan after discussing strategic partnership

On September 5, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The main topic of the discussion was the further strengthening of Uzbek-American relations, the expansion of strategic partnership, and mutually beneficial cooperation. According to Mirziyoyev’s press service, the U.S. President highly appreciated and supported

Putin appoints Aleksei Erkhov as ambassador to Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Aleksei Erkhov as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Uzbekistan. Previously, Erkhov served as Russia’s ambassador to Turkey. Aleksei V. Erkhov was born in 1960 in Moscow. In 1983, he graduated from MGIMO University, Moscow (Faculty of International Relations).

Congratulations on the 34th anniversary of independence: Putin first, but Mirziyoyev emphasizes multi-vector policy

The press service of the President of Uzbekistan published congratulations addressed to Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence. The publication noted that greetings were received from “heads of foreign states, parliaments and governments, leaders of major international and regional organizations, large corporations and companies, prominent foreign politicians, public and religious figures.”

Ambassador in a wheelchair: the new French ambassador has taken office in Uzbekistan

The new French ambassador to Uzbekistan, Walid Fouque, assumed office on August 27, 2025, the French Embassy’s press service reported. Walid Fouque is a career diplomat and a second-rank civil servant. After graduating in public affairs from Sciences Po Paris, he began his service at the Department for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarmament of the

Eʼzozxon Karimova appointed Minister of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan

By presidential decree, Eʼzozxon Gapirjonovna Karimova has been appointed Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Her candidacy had earlier been approved by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. During the regular session of the Legislative Chamber held on July 31, 2025, deputies reviewed Karimova’s candidacy. She presented an Action

Mykola Doroshenko dismissed from the post of Ambassador of Ukraine to Uzbekistan

By Presidential Decree No. 506/2025 dated July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykola Doroshenko from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Uzbekistan. “Dismiss DOROSHENKO Mykola Petrovych from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Uzbekistan,” — states the document published