Putin discussed events in Kazakhstan with the President of Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin MOSCOW, 13 Jan. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed events in Kazakhstan with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, noted the determination of the Kazakh leadership in stabilizing the situation, the Kremlin press service reported. It is noted that during the telephone conversation, the presidents discussed recent events in Kazakhstan. Four foreigners were detained in Kazakhstan in connection with the riots» During the exchange of views on the bilateral agenda, the heads of state reaffirmed their commitment to the consistent implementation of the agreements, achieved during Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Russia in November 2021 — in the interests of further strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between Russia and Uzbekistan, the press service added. Two former deputy chairmen of the KNB were detained in Kazakhstan