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Russia-Uzbekistan relations
Emerging Russian Firm Takes Place of Sanctioned Lender in Central Asia
By Daniel Beizsley
Russia’s substitution of VEB.RF with an under-the-radar firm is helping the country and its neighbors find a way around Western sanctions.
Uzbekistan, Russia to Start Construction of Small Nuclear Power Plants
By Catherine Putz
Nuclear power cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia appears to be back on track, albeit at a more limited scale than previously anticipated.
Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Despite Russia upping the ante on the gas trade, Uzbekistan still has some cards that it can play.
New Ukraine Sanctions Target Business Interests of Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
By Catherine Putz
Usmanov was personally sanctioned shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but new sanctions target his “wide network of businesses.”
Uzbekistan Hedging Vaccine Bets with Russian Purchase
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan launches trials of a Chinese vaccine, but purchases Russian vaccine.
Lavrov Closes Out Asia Trip With a Stop in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
He made the trip on his way back to Moscow from India, where he’d attended the Raisina Dialogue.
Not So Fast: Will Uzbekistan Join the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Umida Hashimova
In Russian framing, the Uzbek decision to join the EAEU has already been made. But Tashkent is still exploring its options.
Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
By Sherzodkhon Kudrathodjaev
Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Russia and Uzbekistan's Renewed Security Partnership
By Samuel Ramani
Under President Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has shown a willingness to increase defense ties with Moscow.
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev Makes State Visit to Russia
By Catherine Putz
Mirziyoyev and Putin signed investments deals worth $12 billion and trade contracts worth $3.8 billion.
Uzbekistan's Succession Question Is Russia’s Strategic Opportunity
By Dmitriy Nurullayev
Whoever succeeds Islam Karimov is likely to bring Uzbekistan closer to Russia, at the expense of the U.S.
The Implications of Tightening Russia-Uzbekistan Ties
By Samuel Ramani
By improving frosty relations with Tashkent, Moscow can boost its leverage over Central Asia as a whole.
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