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The Uzbek Consulate General in Vladivostok has sent formal notes to Russian authorities regarding the assault and abuse of several Uzbek citizens in Primorye. Fergana news agency reports that the incident, which took place on the night of September 10, was confirmed by Yusup Kabuljanov, the General Consul of Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of the first Russian industrial zone will start in Tajikistan in 2026 , TASS reports, citing Dmitry Kuskov , director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation . asiaplustj.info »
Deputies of the New People faction in the State Duma proposed to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation to supplement the exam for migrants with a section on " norms of communication with women in Russia , " TASS reports, citing a letter available to the editorial board . asiaplustj.info »
In Russia , two Tajik citizens were put on trial for attempting to import hazorispand ( harmala ) into the country . One of them was sentenced by the court to 8 years in prison , according to the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
State Duma deputies Nina Ostanina and Yaroslav Nilov proposed restricting the entry of minor foreigners into Russia unaccompanied by parents or legal representatives . asiaplustj.info »
Teachers in Russian schools were advised to monitor the statements of migrant children in order to identify their possible criminal tendencies . asiaplustj.info »
DUSHANBE, August 13, 2025 – Asia-Plus -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has softened his position ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to The Telegraph . asiaplustj.info »
On Friday August 8, Kazakhstan and Russia officially began the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP). asiaplustj.info »
Tajik migrants in Russia urged to legalize their status by September 10 DUSHANBE, August 4, Asia-Plus -- The Representative Office of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP) in Russia has issued a reminder to Tajik nationals residing in the Russian Federation illegally: only 38 days remain to legalize their stay and avoid deportation. asiaplustj.info »
After the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow, reportedly involving Tajik nationals, Russia has significantly tightened its immigration policies. Over 80,000 deportations and 260,000 entry bans in 2024 have left many Tajik migrants stranded or seeking alternatives — with Kazakhstan emerging as a new destination. asiaplustj.info »
Russian border authorities are increasingly denying entry to citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan if their mobile devices show subscriptions to online channels linked to extremist organizations or radical religious bloggers. asiaplustj.info »
Nearly a month after tensions escalated between Moscow and Baku, diplomatic relations between Russia and Azerbaijan remain strained, with no signs of reconciliation in sight. The fallout began after Russian law enforcement in Yekaterinburg killed two Azerbaijani nationals—both dual citizens of Russia and Azerbaijan—under disputed circumstances. asiaplustj.info »
Two minor Tajik citizens, who had been left without guardianship in Russia, have been safely returned to their homeland. The Tajikistan Embassy in Moscow reported the return on July 17, in accordance with the CIS agreement on the repatriation of minors. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has passed a bill in its second and third readings, expanding the list of reasons for revoking acquired citizenship. The list will now include 14 articles from the Russian Criminal Code (CC) and over 20 criminal offenses, according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »
Yevgeny Primakov, head of Rossotrudnichestvo, spoke to RBC about Russia’s evolving strategy in the post-Soviet region, its development aid ambitions, and plans to create a domestic equivalent of USAID. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked with creating an electronic “Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen” to improve migration control and national security. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on July 9 instructing the Ministry to develop the system, which must be operational by June 30, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to do so. On July 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, and the flag of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" — the name used by the Taliban — was raised over the Afghan Embassy in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik citizens traveling to Russia must now navigate new entry procedures introduced on June 30. The Russian government has launched a system requiring foreign visitors to submit an electronic travel notification before arrival. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia's Sverdlovsk oblast have agreed to implement joint industrial initiatives, including the modernization of energy and hydrotechnical infrastructure and the creation of antimony processing facilities. asiaplustj.info »
In a historic move, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, becoming the first nation in the world to do so since the group's return to power in 2021. The announcement was made on July 3 by Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by state news agency TASS . asiaplustj.info »
Foreign nationals living in Russia could soon face a range of new government fees for immigration-related services, as the Ministry of Finance proposed amendments set to take effect from September 1, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has imposed a ban on the import of beef-derived gelatin from Tajikistan, effective July 1, citing major concerns over product safety and quality control. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s Investigative Committee has officially completed its investigation into the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, a concert venue near Moscow. The case has now been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for submission to court, according to an official statement. asiaplustj.info »
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow has sent a formal note to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting comments on the violent raid conducted by Moscow’s OMON (special police unit) in a migrant dormitory and seeking a legal assessment of the actions of the security forces. asiaplustj.info »
More than 638,000 children from migrant families are currently living in Russia, according to Russia’s Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov. Speaking at a parliamentary session in the State Duma (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Zubov noted that while the overall number of migrant children is gradually decreasing, many are still not enrolled in school. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign nationals could soon face a ban on entering Russia if they are found to have violated the country’s interests abroad. The proposal, which is part of an ongoing legislative effort, was shared with Izvestiya by State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) member from the United Russia party, Ayrat Farrakhov. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government plans to introduce specialized Russian language textbook tailored for children of migrant families. The initiative was discussed during a roundtable hosted by the Federation Council’s Committee on Science, Education, and Culture, Parlamentskaya Gazeta says . asiaplustj.info »
About one-third of foreign nationals in Russia fail the Russian language exam on their first try, TASS reported on June 3, citing the press service of Russia’s Ministry of Education and Science. Nearly half of those who fail initially also struggle to pass on subsequent attempts. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Ukraine held the second round of resumed negotiations in Istanbul after a three-year break. The closed-door meeting lasted about an hour, half the time of their previous session on May 16, according to RBC . asiaplustj.info »
Starting September 1, migrant workers in Moscow and the Moscow region will be required to install a special mobile application that allows authorities to monitor their movements. Those who refuse face possible deportation. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from May 30, 2025, the procedure for transferring money from Russia to foreign countries will change. Now, Russian citizens and foreigners will not be able to send amounts exceeding 100,000 rubles without opening a bank account. asiaplustj.info »
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that US President Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions on Russia this week in response to growing dissatisfaction over Russian attacks on Ukraine, BBC’s Russian Service reported on May 27. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign nationals planning to visit Russia will soon face new requirements: a digital declaration of entry purposes must be submitted at least 72 hours in advance, the Russian government has announced. asiaplustj.info »
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree introducing state monitoring of harm allegedly caused to Russia by foreign countries and organizations. The Russian president’s official website says the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has been tasked with organizing and maintaining a special register documenting such damage. asiaplustj.info »
Stricter migration policies in Russia have led to a decline in the number of labor migrants from Central Asia, prompting concerns in countries heavily reliant on remittances such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of 2024, a new mechanism for monitoring foreigners has been operating in Russia — the Registry of Controlled Persons. It is intended to track migrants who are in the country “illegally. asiaplustj.info »
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has officially recognized Russia as responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which occurred in July 2014 over the Donbas region. asiaplustj.info »
Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – For Truth” party also member of Russia’s lower chamber (State Duma) of parliament, has appealed to Russia’s Prosecutor-General, Igor Krasnov, requesting an investigation into the legality of granting housing subsidies and certificates to migrants at the expense of the state budget, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
Labor migrants may soon be required to present certificates confirming they are free from HIV and tuberculosis when crossing the Russian border. TASS says the relevant draft law was proposed by the head of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans' Affairs, Yaroslav Nilov. asiaplustj.info »
Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has dispelled the myth of widespread crime among migrants in Russia, stating that migrants account for about 2% of all crimes in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Russia's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, met with Afghanistan's Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on Wednesday, April 23, Interfax reports , citing the press center of the Afghan Ministry of Interior. asiaplustj.info »
Russian and Chinese banks, with the help of financial institutions from countries considered friendly by Russia, have created a netting payment transfer system. The goal of the project, named The China Track, is to hide transactions from Western regulators and thereby reduce the risk of secondary sanctions. asiaplustj.info »
Russian language exams for migrants have contributed an additional 2.5 billion rubles (US$30.4 million) to Russia's budget. Fergana news agency says this was announced by the head of the "United Russia" faction, Vladimir Vasilyev, during a meeting of the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs in the State Duma. asiaplustj.info »
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of Russia to suspend the ban on the activities of the Taliban in Russia. The hearing is scheduled for mid-April. What are the possible consequences of this? Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism, notes that this is not the first such request in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday April 10, the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, Ms. Soleha Kholmahmadzoda, received members of a delegation from the Russian Federation, who were in the country to discuss issues of employment, population migration, and the training of specialists. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on April 7 that a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China on the nuclear issue will take place in Moscow on Tuesday. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Russian authorities continued a large-scale anti-migrant campaign that began after the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, Meduza reports . Raids targeting labor migrants who violate the conditions of their stay in the country are still ongoing in the regions. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday ordered another 160,000 Russian citizens be called up to serve in the military during the spring conscription campaign. asiaplustj.info »
RBC reported on March 27 that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Ashgabat during the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting that European Union sanctions against Russia are damaging the economies of Central Asian countries, but the EU does not allow them to be bypassed through this region. asiaplustj.info »
Fewer foreigners are becoming Russian citizens or obtaining residence permits in Russia, Kommersant reports , citing statistics from the Russian Interior Ministry. In 2024, 209,000 “new Russians” received passports, which is the lowest figure over the last five years. asiaplustj.info »
