On the night of February 13, former head of the State National Security Committee, Colonel General Tashiev, landed in Kyrgyzstan after treatment in Germany. According to some reports, he immediately went to the state residence.
Previously, a number of "independent journalists" actively discussed whether the general would return to his homeland, predicting his possible stay in Munich or a trip to Bakiev in Minsk. In their opinion, if he returns, he faces arrest and severe repression.
In particular, "exiled journalist" Leila Saralaeva, who has a personal dislike for Tashiev, presented her grim forecasts on air. She claimed that Edil Baisalov allegedly "sent a black mark to the general," hinting at a disbalance in the state governance system. According to her version, a mass wave of arrests is planned, affecting no less than fifty employees of the State National Security Committee, to "destroy" Tashiev.
Another exile, Bolot Temirov, also tried to track Tashiev's flight route, commenting on his landings and takeoffs with a clear ironic tone.
However, Kamchybek Kydyrshaevich did not hide or deceive anyone. Sources report that he had not completed his treatment in Germany and planned to return later, but urgently flew back to his homeland due to the current situation. Colonel General Tashiev did not intend to leave the country, confident in his innocence and the absence of claims from the president.
The resignation of the head of the State National Security Committee and the deputy prime minister of the Kyrgyz government caused a wide resonance not only in the country. Foreign experts, fearing Tashiev's influence, began actively discussing the situation, putting forward various theories, including accusing him of "Russophobia." Some Russian publications even dubbed him "the main Russophobe of Kyrgyzstan."
However, calling Tashiev a "Russophobe" would be as absurd as suggesting that Saralaeva does not love art. The general has repeatedly emphasized the importance of strategic partnership with Russia and studied at Russian educational institutions. How can a person who almost always communicates in Russian be a Russophobe?
The essence of what is happening is not about who calls him what and who his enemies are. Over the past five years, the people of Kyrgyzstan have been convinced that the country can develop and live in peace with its neighbors, and that there is a person to turn to in difficult times.
President Sadyr Japarov, supporting Tashiev, endowed him with broad powers, and neither of them has ever betrayed the interests of the state or each other. Those who hope for the collapse of their tandem should remember that they are not the kind of people who can seriously quarrel over personal ambitions. The president clearly stated that he has no issues with Kamchybek Kydyrshaevich, and all problems are related to the actions of those who acted in his name.
The decision to reorganize the security agency was made by the president consciously, to prevent a split in society. For him, serving the state has always been a priority, above any personal connections. Colonel General Tashiev supports this position, stating that state discipline and loyalty to the oath are more important to him than personal circumstances.
Tashiev has not lost his rank and continues to hold important positions in sports federations and political parties, which leaves him the opportunity to return to big politics in the future.
