On March 17, as Moscow’s war on Ukraine intensified, Uzbekistan made a statement few observers anticipated.
Speaking at the Senate’s plenary session, Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov said, “Firstly, the military actions and violence must be stopped right away. The Republic of Uzbekistan recognises Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
central asia ndo eneo pekee ambalo russia imekuwa na ushawish mkubwa kuliko nchin yeyote but baada ya kuona urusi ikendelea na kushambulia majiran mmoja baada ya mwngine nchi hizi zimeingia hofu dhidi ya rafk yao mkuu na jiran yao RUSSIA
After Uzbekistan's unexpected pro-Ukraine statement, analysts say traditional regional dynamics could be shifting.
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