Russia and Uzbekistan adopted a military tactical collaboration program set to run through 2030, Russias Defense Ministry said Wednesday, as Moscow aims to deepen ties with traditional allies in the middle of seclusion from the West.The strategy details 50 unspecified joint military activities set up for 2025, followed by wider tactical efforts between 2026 and 2030, according to the ministrys statement.Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov formalized the arrangement throughout a see to Tashkent.While Uzbekistan maintains close ties with Russia, it has actually refrained from supporting Moscows full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Uzbek government has also alerted its citizens of prospective prosecution for participating in mercenary activities if they take part in the conflict.Although Uzbekistan remains firmly within Russias financial sphere, it has actually decreased to join Moscow-led alliances like the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
Russia and Uzbekistan formerly signed a defense cooperation treaty in 2017, which includes agreements on arms materials, maintenance and repairs, military support and joint research study and development.