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Russia-Uzbekistan relations

Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Uzbekistan's Karimov Out-Talks Putin in Moscow

Uzbekistan's Karimov Out-Talks Putin in Moscow

By Catherine Putz
Karimov rambled about vegetables and doesn't think the SCO should get involved in Afghanistan.
Fear of Terrorists Ripples from Paris to Moscow

Fear of Terrorists Ripples from Paris to Moscow

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

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