A Russian MP has called for the introduction of a visa regime between Russia and Uzbekistan following a diplomatic dispute over the recruitment of Uzbek citizens into the Russian army. Sergey Mironov, a member of the Russian State Duma, made the proposal in response to the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Kazan urging its citizens not to participate in military operations on foreign soil.
Sergey Mironov took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Uzbekistan’s position.
"Why don’t they call on their citizens to refuse maternity capital?" he wrote, referring to the financial benefits some Uzbek citizens residing in Russia receive. "You can use other benefits, but you can't defend the country that feeds you. The visa regime will solve everything! We don't need such 'citizens'."
The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Kazan issued a strong reminder to Uzbek citizens, warning them against joining foreign military forces, particularly the Russian army. Citing Uzbek law, the consulate emphasized that any citizen participating in military conflicts abroad could face severe consequences, including losing their Uzbek citizenship and facing up to ten years in prison under Article 154 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan.
This message was a continuation of Uzbekistan's firm stance against its citizens' involvement in foreign conflicts. The consulate reiterated that Uzbekistan does not recognize dual citizenship, and joining a foreign military is considered a violation of the country’s laws.
Russia has similar laws in place. The Russian Criminal Code prohibits its citizens from serving in the military of another state, with penalties ranging from 12 to 18 years in prison. This overlap of legal frameworks underscores the delicate nature of military recruitment issues involving foreign nationals.
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