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Uzbek citizens killed or missing in Ukraine: list published

A list of Uzbek mercenaries — citizens of Uzbekistan who fought in the Russian army and were killed or went missing in Ukraine — has been published by the Ukrainian project ‘I Want to Live’. According to the project’s authors, the list includes only those whose deaths or disappearances have been reliably confirmed. “This list… Read More »

How Uzbeks are being drawn into the war: threats, prison, money — Verstka

Thousands of migrants from Uzbekistan are taking part in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Some voluntarily sign contracts in exchange for citizenship and money; others are coerced or pressured after being accused of crimes. Upon returning, they risk imprisonment at home. This is reported by Yuliya Paramonova in her article “‘We’ll plant drugs, jail you, label… Read More »

Ukrainian military recorded the participation of Uzbek citizens in combat on the Russian side near Vovchansk

Uzbeks fighting on the side of Russia were spotted by Ukrainian troops in the Vovchansk area. This was reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 4 in his official Telegram channel. On August 4, the President of Ukraine visited the positions of Ukrainian forces in the Vovchansk direction of Kharkiv region, where fierce fighting… Read More »

Uzbekistan leads in number of foreign prisoners of war in Ukraine — “I Want to Live” project

According to the Ukrainian project “I Want to Live”, Uzbekistan ranks first in the number of foreign prisoners of war currently held in Ukraine. This was reported in a publication dated July 30, 2025. The project claims, citing sources within the Russian Armed Forces, that in 2025 alone, the Russian army recruited 902 citizens of… Read More »