https://www.rferl.org/z/671 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Uzbekistan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/671 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Ukraine's sustained attacks on Russia's oil refineries immediately plunged Central Asian countries into energy chaos, highlighting years of short-term policy decisions that have left the region without a coordinated energy strategy and sufficient diversification to withstand major disruptions. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-oil-refineries-central-asia-energy-crisis/33800342.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-oil-refineries-central-asia-energy-crisis/33800342.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:23:08 +0200 News AnalysisKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories On June 17, Uzbekistan will become the first ever Central Asian nation to compete in the FIFA World Cup after multiple previous attempts to reach the coveted football contest. https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-football-world-cup-first-history/33783063.html https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-football-world-cup-first-history/33783063.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:08:08 +0200 Photo GalleriesUzbekistanPhoto GalleriesThe Rundown Stories