Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting in Tashkent with First Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko, who arrived in the republic on a working visit.
In Russia, mass slaughter of livestock began in late 2025 in Siberia and the Volga region. Authorities allegedly explained these actions as an outbreak of pasteurellosis and rabies, but no official documents were provided to support these claims. This situation has raised widespread suspicions among experts and sources from Russian publications.
Tashkent – A delegation led by First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko visited the Islamic Civilization Center in the capital of Uzbekistan. The guests toured the exhibitions and noted the center's significance for international cooperation.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a Russian delegation led by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia, Sergey Kiriyenko, in Tashkent on April 15. The meeting focused on the implementation of key joint projects and the steady growth of strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries.
A delegation from the Russian Federation, headed by First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Sergey Kiriyenko, commenced its working visit to Uzbekistan with a trip to the capital's 'Victory Park' memorial complex. During the visit, the guests laid flowers at the base of the 'Ode to Fortitude' monument, honoring the memory of those who perished during World War II and paying tribute to the heroism of the peoples who fought against fascism.
The Russian State Duma, during a session on Tuesday, passed in its first reading a draft law that would grant President Vladimir Putin the authority to deploy Russian Armed Forces formations extraterritorially to protect Russian citizens abroad. The bill aims to safeguard the rights of Russians in cases where they are arrested, detained, or subjected to criminal prosecution by foreign courts or international bodies without Russia's participation.
The Russian government organized the evacuation of 632 people from Iran amid escalating tensions in the region. Among those evacuated are not only Russians but also citizens of several other countries, including Uzbekistan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held extensive government consultations in Berlin, focusing on Ukraine's prospective European Union membership, Europe's role in peace negotiations, and a bilateral agreement on drone cooperation. Merz stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would be a "strategically important step," but cautioned that it would not happen "anytime soon." He also urged Kyiv to continue reforms to combat corruption and strengthen democracy, framing these as essential for European integration.
The military prosecutor's office in Kyrgyzstan has reported the detention of former deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Timur Shabdanbekov. This action was announced by the Kaktus.media outlet, citing sources within law enforcement agencies, with Shabdanbekov suspected of abuse of official powers.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a letter to Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, expressing gratitude for the warm reception and emphasizing the significance of the negotiations held in Bukhara. In the letter, Tokayev praised the exceptional hospitality of the Uzbek side and highly appreciated the organization of the working visit, calling Bukhara a pearl of Central Asia and world civilization. He noted that the city's modern appearance harmoniously blends historical heritage with contemporary development.
Energy cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan is intensifying, with discussions focused on expanding natural gas and oil supplies, infrastructure development, and nuclear power projects. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced during a joint intergovernmental commission meeting in Moscow with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Oripov that agreements have been reached to increase deliveries of Russian oil and natural gas. He emphasized that the fuel and energy sector has become a key direction of bilateral cooperation, encompassing not only resource supplies but also infrastructure modernization in Uzbekistan.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced an increase in supplies of Russian oil and natural gas to Uzbekistan during a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. The discussion took place at the 6th session of the Joint Commission at the level of heads of government of the two countries in Tashkent. Mishustin stated, "Agreements have been reached to continue supplies of Russian oil and natural gas and to increase their volumes."