Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The State Security Service (SSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has disrupted channels of illegal trafficking of large batches of drugs imported from Afghanistan. During special operations in the Khorezm region, nearly 9 kilograms of opium were seized.
During an official visit by a delegation from Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region to Belarus, negotiations were held and agreements were reached. The delegation familiarized itself with the operations of livestock complexes and trade facilities in the Braslav, Shumilin, and Postav districts of the Vitebsk region. Meetings with regional leadership discussed expanding economic cooperation and establishing joint production chains.
In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministries of Russia and Azerbaijan, it was announced that the consequences of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane crash in December 2024 have been "properly settled." The document states that the aircraft crashed as a result of "accidental action by an air defense system on Russian territory," and the issue of compensation has been resolved, although specific amounts were not disclosed.
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.