https://www.rferl.org/z/671 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Uzbekistan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/671 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:51:25 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL An unfinished stadium in Bishkek played host to an Olympic-scale opening of the sixth World Nomad Games as world leaders -- barring one notable exception -- networked in the stands. https://www.rferl.org/a/world-nomad-games-politics-fireworks-opening-ceremone/33844714.html https://www.rferl.org/a/world-nomad-games-politics-fireworks-opening-ceremone/33844714.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:05:55 +0200 Photo GalleriesNewsArmeniaBelarusIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaUkraineUzbekistanPhoto GalleriesThe Rundown Stories The Shanghai Cooperation Organization turns 25 at a moment of extraordinary tension embroiling several of the regional security group’s most prominent members. For China, Russia, Iran, and others, it may be less about substance than a show of influence and independence in the face of the West. https://www.rferl.org/a/shanghai-security-rifts-show-russia-china-iran-west/33844272.html https://www.rferl.org/a/shanghai-security-rifts-show-russia-china-iran-west/33844272.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:12:44 +0200 FeaturesBelarusIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanUzbekistanPakistanChina In EurasiaThe Rundown StoriesChina Central Asia has lots to attract tourists but it’s difficult getting around. Efforts to make it easier for tourists to cross borders have been proposed -- but there are substantial obstacles. https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-seeks-open-borders-security-fears/33842373.html https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-seeks-open-borders-security-fears/33842373.html Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:44:02 +0200 FeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories A new law expanding the powers of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration has further elevated Saida Mirziyoeva, the president’s daughter, within the country’s political hierarchy. It gives her a role in the Security Council and has fueled fresh speculation about Uzbekistan’s eventual succession. https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-s-saida-mirziyoeva-gains-new-powers-fueling-succession-questions/33835766.html https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-s-saida-mirziyoeva-gains-new-powers-fueling-succession-questions/33835766.html Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:09:15 +0200 UzbekistanFeaturesThe Rundown Stories As the war in Ukraine drags on, the Kremlin is looking beyond its borders for help sustaining its military machine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently ordered negotiations to revise military cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-military-defense-cooperation/33832996.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-military-defense-cooperation/33832996.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200 UkraineFeaturesKazakhstanRussiaUzbekistanRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russia is proposing an overhaul of its foreign-worker recruitment system in 2027, tying migrants to specific employers, jobs, and regions. Experts warn that tighter rules could worsen labor shortages and push more migrants into informal employment. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-migrant-worker-rules-central-asia-uzbekistan-tajikistan/33831461.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-migrant-worker-rules-central-asia-uzbekistan-tajikistan/33831461.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:34:08 +0200 RussiaFeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories Months of Ukrainian attacks on targets ranging from energy infrastructure to online retailers deep inside Russia have prompted moves to seek relief by relocating some facilities to Kazakhstan, which has tried to balance its ties to Moscow with a desire to remain neutral on the Ukraine war. https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-russia-wildberries-oil-ukraine-neutrality/33826004.html https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-russia-wildberries-oil-ukraine-neutrality/33826004.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:25:53 +0200 News AnalysisKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistan UkraineUzbekistanThe Rundown Stories