Russia-Uzbekistan relations

Usmanov was personally sanctioned shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but new sanctions target his “wide network of businesses.”

Uzbekistan launches trials of a Chinese vaccine, but purchases Russian vaccine.

He made the trip on his way back to Moscow from India, where he’d attended the Raisina Dialogue. 

In Russian framing, the Uzbek decision to join the EAEU has already been made. But Tashkent is still exploring its options.

Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.

Under President Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has shown a willingness to increase defense ties with Moscow.

Mirziyoyev and Putin signed investments deals worth $12 billion and trade contracts worth $3.8 billion.

Whoever succeeds Islam Karimov is likely to bring Uzbekistan closer to Russia, at the expense of the U.S.

By improving frosty relations with Tashkent, Moscow can boost its leverage over Central Asia as a whole.

Karimov rambled about vegetables and doesn't think the SCO should get involved in Afghanistan.

A deputy speaker in the State Duma floated the idea of restricting entry to Russia for citizens of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.