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Western media reports say U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine, and added that these could also be applied to “other participating countries. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian and Iranian presidents, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in Moscow on January 17. Russian media reports say the document is expected to bring relations between Moscow and Tehran to a new level: it enshrines their status as strategic partners. asiaplustj.info »
Starting February 5, 2025, an electronic registry of foreign citizens unlawfully residing in Russia will become operational, TASS reports , citing Alexander Gorovoy, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. asiaplustj.info »
US Department of State says the United States on January 15 sanctioned nearly 250 enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. As part of this action, the Department of State designated more than 150 individuals and entities. asiaplustj.info »
The total number of crimes committed by foreigners in Russia last year decreased by 0. 9%, TASS reports , citing the Main Directorate for Migration Issues at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, over 80,000 migrants were deported from Russia for violating migration regulations, TASS reports , citing sources in the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP). The deportations were ordered by the courts. asiaplustj.info »
Courts in the Andijan and Fergana regions of Uzbekistan have sentenced two citizens who fought in Ukraine as part of the Russian military's "Special Military Operation" (SMO). In both cases, non-custodial sentences were issued, Fergana news agency reports . asiaplustj.info »
Governor of the Voronezh Oblast of the Russian Federation, Alexander Gusev, has extended and expanded restrictions on employing migrants in several sectors, Vesti-Voronezh reported on January 5. Under the new rules, migrants are now prohibited from working as couriers, in education and healthcare, in retail, or providing care for the sick. asiaplustj.info »
Starting January 25, Russia will tighten the rules for obtaining temporary residency permit (TRP) and permanent residency (PR) through marriage to combat fraudulent marriages and paternity claims for migration purposes, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
The upcoming year 2025 will bring numerous changes for migrants planning to live and work in Russia. Stricter monitoring of undocumented migrants will begin, making it crucial to follow all new rules. asiaplustj.info »
A migration regime for the deportation of foreign citizens or stateless persons illegally residing in Russia will come into effect on March 5, 2025, when the corresponding law comes into force, TASS reported on January 2. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty reported on January 1 that a group of Tajik nationals claim they are being forced to "work as slaves" on a remote cattle farm in Russia's Far Eastern Magadan region for an employer who has taken away their passports to prevent them from leaving. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree requiring foreign nationals unlawfully residing in Russia to either regularize their legal status or leave the country by April 30, 2025. Exceptions apply to individuals who have entered into military service contracts. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Construction has suggested binding labor migrants to specific employers, listed in their work permits. This change aims to reduce labor shortages in the construction industry and could take effect between April and June 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Russia expects that military contingents from CIS countries will be able to take part in the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an informal CIS summit at the Igora ski resort in Leningrad oblast, RIA Novosti reports. asiaplustj.info »
By the end of 2024, Russia remains Tajikistan's major trading partner. A two-way trade between the countries has increased by almost 20%, reaching US$1.79 billion. asiaplustj.info »
The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (SAM) decided to revoke the fatwa (religious ruling) that permitted religious polygamy, RBC reports . Its chairman, Shamil Alyautdinov, announced on his Telegram channel that the decision was made in light of the Prosecutor General's Office's call to annul the fatwa and the "reaction of Russian society. asiaplustj.info »
The term “labor shortage” has become the defining characteristic of the labor market in 2024. This trend is expected to persist into 2025, dubbed a sort of "HR year," Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes , citing SuperJob agency. asiaplustj.info »
The Council of Ulema (Islamic scholars) of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Russian Federation has allowed Russian Muslims to enter into up to four religious marriages, provided the husband treats all wives fairly and equally. asiaplustj.info »
The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 15th sanctions package imposed on Russia on December 16. The focus of this package is to keep cracking down on Russia's shadow fleet, as well as combating sanctions' circumvention. asiaplustj.info »
In Uzbekistan, the leader of the Milliy Tiklanish party, Alisher Qodirov, has called on Central Asian countries to support Russian politicians' proposals to tighten entry and residency rules for foreigners in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has approved rules for publishing information about foreign citizens and stateless individuals included in a registry of monitored persons. The document , signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, was published on the official legal information website. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Russia is seeking Turkiye’s support for safe evacuation of its troops from Syria Russian media outlets cited CNN Turk as reporting that Russia has asked Turkiye for support in ensuring the safe evacuation of its troops from Syria. asiaplustj.info »
A relevant draft law has been submitted to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament). The authors of the proposal highlight the growing spread of radicalism and violence among students. asiaplustj.info »
From December 1, 2024, foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing the Russian Federation’s state border will be required to provide their biometric data as part of an experimental program, the Russian Ministry of Transport reported on November 28. asiaplustj.info »
Findings of a Russian language proficiency test conducted in Russian schools last month show that more than 58% of migrant children have successfully passed it. Over 23% reportedly showed difficulties with learning, and nearly 18% either have poor language skills or know no Russian at all. asiaplustj.info »
Russia remains Kazakhstan's largest economic partner, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted in his article titled "Russia—Kazakhstan: A Vital Alliance Focused on the Future," published in Kazakhstan’s newspaper Kazakhstanskaya Pravda . asiaplustj.info »
VTB CEO Andrei Kostin believes that Russia is facing a catastrophic shortage of labor and therefore needs migrants. He made this statement during the plenary session of the IX International Forum of the Financial University, titled "New Economic Policy 2.0: From Adaptation to Breakthrough," according to ntv.ru . asiaplustj.info »
Russia's Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Novosibirsk and the Tajik northern city Khujand. asiaplustj.info »
Russia needs migrant workers to sustain its development and address the pressures of a shrinking population, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti in an interview on November 22. “Migrants are a necessity. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree formalizing the updated principles of Russia's state policy on nuclear deterrence. Kommersant notes that the revised doctrine broadens the list of military threats that may warrant the use of nuclear weapons. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Tajikistan will strengthen their fight against international drug trafficking and related crimes. This was announced during a joint board meeting of the Interior Ministries of Russia and Tajikistan, which was held in Moscow on November 18, Irina Volk, a spokeswoman for the Russian Interior Ministry, reported on Telegram. asiaplustj.info »
Western media reports say the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) EU have extended sanctions against Iran over its military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Reuters , citing the European Commission, reported on Monday that t he European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia, The New York Times ( NYT ) reports . asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 20,000 foreign nationals will be deported from Russia following the conclusion of a comprehensive operational and preventive campaign, dubbed "Illegal-2024," Ms. Irina Volk, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported on her Telegram channel . asiaplustj.info »
The personal data of around 90% of Russia’s adult population is now publicly accessible due to data leaks, according to Stanislav Kuznetsov, Deputy Chairman of Sberbank’s Management Board, RBC reported on November 6. asiaplustj.info »
The number of patents issued to migrants in Russia over the first nine months of this year has decreased from 1.7 million in 2023 to 1.6 million in 2024, Izvestia reports , citing data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, gave an interview to TV host Tucker Carlson at a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where he called those who consider him a friend of Russia "sick," Meduza reported on November 1 "They [the Democrats] love to say that I was a friend of Russia, that I worked for Russia, that I was a Russian spy. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media reports say the Moscow City Court sentenced Tajikistan-born IT specialist Firouz Dadoboyev to 13 1/2 years in prison on October 29. The sentence reportedly followed his conviction on charges of treason. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Education and Youth Policy of the Vladimir Oblast in Russia has prohibited wearing attire and accessories that signify religious affiliation (including hijabs, niqabs, etc. ) in public schools . asiaplustj.info »
IRNA reported on October 24 that Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia will sign comprehensive agreements for long-term cooperation, as well as bilateral agreements that include gas and corridor contracts. asiaplustj.info »
The first Resource Center of a new format in Tajikistan, "Russia with You," opened at the State Institution "Children and Youth Center of Dushanbe" on October 23. asiaplustj.info »
On October 22, during a plenary session, the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) approved a series of bills in the first reading that amend migration legislation. Kommersant says one of these bills introduces a ban on transferring the rights and responsibilities for organizing and conducting comprehensive exams for migrants to third parties. asiaplustj.info »
A team of 15 pastry chefs representing the World Federation of Restaurant Sports (WFRS) from Tajikistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan have set a new world record in Dushanbe by creating a 200 kg cake, standing 2.10 meters tall. asiaplustj.info »
This week saw a series of announcements from Russian regional authorities implementing prohibitions on hiring foreign workers in various industries. Kommersant reports that in Irkutsk oblast, Governor Igor Kobzev has signed a decree that restricts foreign citizens with work patents from working in several major sectors. asiaplustj.info »
Agricultural exports from Tajikistan to Russia have grown by approximately one-third over the first nine months, Izvestiya reports , citing Ms. Nigina Anvari, deputy Minister of Agriculture of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In recent months, the anti-migrant rhetoric of the Russian authorities has reached a new level. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Transport is proposing the construction of new logistics hubs and warehouse complexes in Tajikistan to enhance the efficiency of freight transportation, Russia’s state-run news agency TASS reported on October 10, citing Dmitry Zverev, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at the CIS summit in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted yesterday that cooperation within the CIS is one of the Russian Federation's top foreign policy priorities. asiaplustj.info »
Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, expressed concerns over the ongoing violations of the rights and freedoms of Tajik citizens during migration checks in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
