In 2022, the Centre1 platform, led by Galima Bukharbaeva — once known as a human rights journalist — began publishing materials that justified Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. This marked an unexpected turn in her public biography, which began after the events in Andijan in 2005. In May 2005, the Uzbek city of Andijan became a …
On June 27, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk. Uzbekistan participates in the organization as an observer. According to the official statement from the Uzbek president’s press service, the meeting focused on the current state …
Incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev won Sunday’s presidential election with 87.05% of the vote, according to preliminary results. The preliminary results, which are unlikely to differ significantly from the final tally, were announced on Monday at a briefing by Central Election Commission Chairman Zayniddin Nizomxo’jayev. According to Nizomxo’jayev, 13 million 625 thousand 55 people voted for …
Mykola Doroshenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Uzbekistan, gave an interview to Yep.uz. I asked him the following question: “What does Ukraine expect from Uzbekistan — both from its people and its leadership? To what extent are those expectations being met?” The meeting took place on March 3, 2022, at the Ukrainian Embassy …
This is the continuation of our interview with Ján Bóry, Ambassador of Slovakia to Uzbekistan. In the first part of the interview, we discussed Schengen visas, tourism, and cultural ties between the two countries. In this concluding part, we focus on priorities, educational opportunities, and the ambassador’s personal views on the future of cooperation between …
In the room where I am about to meet Ján Bóry, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, there are three flags — those of Slovakia, the European Union, and Uzbekistan — along with several tables. I choose a small round one. The ambassador’s secretary offers me coffee, tea, or water. I …
