Today, November 29, Kyrgyzstan is observing a day of silence before the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The elections are scheduled for November 30, and 2,513 polling stations have been prepared for their conduct across the country.
Several years ago, both in Russia and in other countries of the region, there was a clear skepticism regarding the possibilities of integration projects. This was largely a consequence of Eurocentric thinking, which prevented the recognition of alternative paths for successful integration in Eurasia, different from European models. At the same time, orientalists in Russia showed optimism. In 2015, G.I. Chufrin, a renowned academic, was awarded the E.S. Varga Prize for his work "Essays on
The campaigning period for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh continues from November 10 until 08:00 on November 29. During this time, candidates can interact with voters through various channels, including personal meetings, campaign materials, social media, and even free appearances on television. According to the election law, specifically Article 62-1, concerning "The electoral fund of a political party that nominated candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh
The international mission conducted an analysis of the potential of the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic, preparing a corresponding report. The document outlines both the strengths and weaknesses of the institute's work, as well as recommendations for improving its functioning, reports the Ombudsman's secretariat. One of the main conclusions of the mission was that effective leadership plays a key role in the institute's activities. "The leadership demonstrates
The political scientist commented on Alexander Lukashenko's words at the CSTO summit During the CSTO summit, Alexander Lukashenko stated that he does not intend to extradite Kurmanbek Bakiev to Kyrgyzstan, but noted that the former president "suffers and misses" his homeland, and expressed a desire to visit his father's grave. Lukashenko intends to discuss this issue with the Kyrgyz authorities.
As part of the preparations for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, more than 50 international observers have arrived in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was announced by the coordinator of the Central Election Commission for this region, Turusbek Omurzakov.
Lawyer Ikramidin Aytkulov, representing Kurmanbek Bakiev, stated in an interview with Kaktus.media that he intends to appeal to the court for a review of the verdict issued against his client. The return of Bakiev to the country has become a relevant topic following a recent statement by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He noted that Bakiev is interested in returning to visit his father's grave and emphasized that he should have that opportunity. This issue will be discussed with
According to the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, this pilot project will last until January 15, 2026. Within its framework, navigation seals will be used on a voluntary and free basis for all types of goods traveling: from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan and Russia; from Kazakhstan and Russia to Kyrgyzstan through the automobile checkpoints "Ak-Tilek - Avtodorozhny" (KR) and "Karasu" (RK). Locations for applying navigation seals: "Ak-Tilek -
From November 24 to 27, a training seminar was held in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) with the support of the World Bank as part of the KG RESILAND project, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ministry's press service reported this. During this training, participants became familiar with GMF and GISAT methods, which assist in identifying and mapping degraded lands, as well as studying the relationship
A group of representatives from the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Edil Baysalov, Deputy Prime Minister, made a working trip to Almaty (Kazakhstan) to study the experience accumulated in the field of social reforms. The visit was organized to familiarize with Kazakhstan's current methods in areas such as secondary and higher education, healthcare, social protection, cultural policy, and human capital development.
From November 23 to 27, 2025, the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) took place in Riyadh, where the Kyrgyz Republic was represented by a delegation led by Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Ulukbek Maripov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the conference on November 25, Ambassador Maripov participated in an important dialogue on the topic "Connecting Europe
At a recent meeting of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, a decision was made to impose a fine on Zhanibek Amatov, a candidate from district No. 3. *****Materials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region indicated violations by Amatov during his election campaigning. In particular, a video was posted on his Instagram page "amatovzhanybek," in which he holds a meeting with voters on the territory of a mosque.
In November, a significant C5+1 summit was expected at the White House, where Donald Trump met with the leaders of five Central Asian countries. His goal was to regain U.S. influence in the region, where the power of Russia and China is growing, through large contracts and statements about a "new era."
According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers' office, during his visit, Kasymaliev will participate in a business forum dedicated to the "Day of the National Economy of Kyrgyzstan in Berlin." He will also take part in the next meeting of the Kyrgyz-German Business Council, where he serves as co-chair from the Kyrgyz side. Adylbek Kasymaliev has arrived in Berlin. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Adylbek Kasymaliev has arrived in Berlin.
"We maintain friendly relations," said Russian President Vladimir Putin in the context of his ties with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. This statement was made during an interview that Putin gave to the Nomad TV channel on November 27 during a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council held in Bishkek.
This Sunday, the residents of Kyrgyzstan will be electing a new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will be the VIII convocation. While candidates are actively campaigning, Kaktus.media analyzed how much was spent on maintaining the self-dissolved VII convocation of parliament. Expenses for the salaries of deputies continue to persist, as the parliament's apparatus remains operational. There are also costs associated with official trips and the use of reserve funds.
During the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense, as well as the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CSTO member states, the Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General Ruslan Mukambetov, met with the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov. During the meeting, current issues and future prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense were discussed. Both sides noted the positive
In an interview with the new television channel "NOMAD TV," which covers Russian-Kyrgyz relations, Vladimir Putin noted that his ties with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, can undoubtedly be described as friendly. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries is based on enduring values such as respect for culture and language. The Russian language, which Japarov and Putin use to communicate, serves as a connecting link between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
Ismail Dairov, the director of the Regional Mountain Center of Central Asia from Kyrgyzstan, has made an urgent request to "VES 24" to reach out to the presidents of Central Asia. The expert raises an issue that he believes requires immediate intervention from the region's leaders.
At a press conference in Bishkek held today, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that the current leadership of Kyrgyzstan is successfully maintaining a stable domestic political situation, which is an important factor for attracting investors. Putin emphasized: "Stability in the political life of the country always plays a key role for potential investors." He also added that "this is one of the most significant aspects. The Kyrgyz leadership is managing to cope with this
On November 27, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a meeting to discuss materials related to violations of the election campaign by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Yrysbek Atazhanov. Previously, Atazhanov served as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the 7th convocation. At the meeting, information was presented by the working group of the CEC, which received a complaint about the candidate. The commission's lawyer pointed out that during
On November 27, the Central Election Commission received a statement from the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Gulnaz Khalilova, in which she refused to participate in the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30. Members of the CEC decided to accept this statement and canceled her registration.
The state visit of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to the Kyrgyz Republic took place from November 25 to 27. On the first day of the visit, which occurred on November 25, Presidents Putin and Japarov laid wreaths at the Eternal Flame in Victory Square in Bishkek.
During his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that the stable political situation in the country creates favorable conditions for foreign investors. He emphasized that Russian businessmen are increasingly participating in the economic activities of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is related to the local leadership's ability to maintain a stable internal policy. According to Putin, this is important for attracting investments, as potential investors rely on the
At a press conference in Bishkek, held as part of the CSTO summit, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated that attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian energy infrastructure have affected Russia's allies. This was reported by the publication "Kommersant". He emphasized that the consequences could be serious: "Tomorrow you won't have anything to travel on!" noted Lukashenko.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told reporters that the issue of Kurmanbek Bakiev's return to Kyrgyzstan will be resolved with the current authorities. According to him, Bakiev expressed a desire to visit his father's grave; however, Lukashenko does not support this idea. Nevertheless, he believes that Bakiev should have such an opportunity and will work on resolving this issue with Sadyr Japarov. Lukashenko noted: "Bakiev lives quite comfortably. I have already told
The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, in his speech on November 27, during the laying of the capsule at the site of the new maternity hospital in the Kemin district, assured that the authorities have enough resources to counter provocateurs. He emphasized that his words are not aimed at gaining political dividends or aspiring to become a deputy. “I say this so that our people understand what is happening in the country. One should not allow themselves to believe
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of cybersecurity at the recent meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Bishkek. In his opinion, modern threats in the digital space and information attacks require united actions from the member states.
The majority of deputies who left their posts through "self-dissolution" are eager to return Some deputies who vacated their seats through self-dissolution are now running for candidacy again and intend to reclaim their positions in the Jogorku Kenesh. However, it is worth noting that the previous composition of the parliament was not popular among the people. This is related to the fulfillment of pre-election promises, numerous scandals, and the adoption of laws that did not meet
At the meeting of the CSTO Council in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that over the past decades, the organization has gained significant authority on the regional stage.
In the Suzak district, a fine was imposed on campaigners supporting a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh for violating traffic rules. This was reported by Baykazy Aitikul uulu, head of the press service of the State Traffic Safety Department. According to the information, a video appeared on social media showing traffic rule violations by campaigners in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. The recording shows that the driver disregards road requirements.
Today, November 27, in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, another meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) took place, chaired by the Kyrgyz side. As a result of the meeting, a number of significant documents were signed, as reported by the press service of the president's administration. The leaders of the member states, namely Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, approved the following documents:
At the session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to initiate a large-scale program that will provide the collective forces with modern samples of Russian military equipment and armaments that have proven themselves in real combat conditions. In his speech, Putin emphasized that Russia will continue to actively cooperate with its allies to strengthen the military potential of the member states. "The main efforts will be
At the CSTO summit in Bishkek, President Lukashenko noted that military threats, especially in the west, continue to grow. "The situation along the perimeter of the CSTO borders is becoming increasingly tense, and it seems that stability should be ensured," he added, comparing the situation to a besieged fortress, in which Belarus finds itself today, as reported by BelTA. Lukashenko emphasized that by 2025, the total military spending of NATO countries will amount to approximately
At the meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO, held on November 27 at the building of the "Yntymak Ordo" presidential administration, the chairmanship of the organization was transferred from Kyrgyzstan to Russia. First, a narrow-format meeting took place, after which a plenary session began, opened by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, who welcomed the participants.
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, on November 27, during the laying of a capsule for a new maternity hospital in the Kemin district, met with local residents and expressed his opinion regarding the situation with Chinese citizens. In his speech, he emphasized that many initiatives are currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan aimed at actively developing the country's economy. “Since the collapse of the
The solemn opening of the new building of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Ton district took place on November 27. This event was covered by the press service of the agency. Important figures present at the ceremony included Kamchybek Tashiev, the presidential envoy in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov, as well as representatives of local self-government, veterans of the GKNB, and management staff.
On November 26, a meeting of the defense ministers of the CSTO member states took place, during which the prospects for cooperation within the organization were discussed. This was reported by Viktor Khrenin, the Minister of Defense of Belarus. He emphasized that the results of joint work had been summarized.
At a recent session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO held in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that for the past several decades, the Collective Security Treaty Organization has ensured security and stability on the Eurasian continent, as well as protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states. In the context of the current geopolitical tensions, he stated, it is important to focus on promoting the collective interests of CSTO countries.
“Don’t expect any sensational news” In Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed with extraordinary pomp by the authorities of Kyrgyzstan during his visit for the CSTO summit. This assessment was given by political scientist Arkady Dubnov, commenting on the visit.
Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kyrgyzstan has become an event that immediately marked itself as something more than just an official trip. Despite Bishkek hosting numerous high-profile delegations, it was this visit, with its composition, symbolism, and atmosphere, that became a significant milestone in the development of allied relations between Moscow and Bishkek.
Following the meeting of the Collective Security Council held in Bishkek, President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced that starting from January 1, 2026, the chairmanship of the CSTO will pass to the Russian Federation. He also noted that the new chairmanship will be held under the slogan "Collective Security in a Multipolar World. A Unified Goal."
The General Director of the State Atomic Energy Corporation of the Russian Federation "Rosatom," Alexey Likhachev, during his visit to Bishkek on November 26, discussed joint initiatives between Kyrgyzstan and Russia in the field of nuclear energy. Likhachev joined the delegation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit and to participate in the meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO, scheduled for
Currently, the issue of the Russian language is once again coming to the forefront in Kyrgyzstan, becoming a topic of public discussion. This is related to several significant events: the launch of the "NOMAD TV" channel, the opening of the Eurasian Center for the Support of the Russian Language and Culture, and the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov that holding officials accountable for using the Russian language violates the Constitution. Additionally, President
During the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev announced plans for the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of sports. He emphasized the upcoming World Nomad Games, which will take place next year in Kyrgyzstan. Russia has already begun to form its national team to participate in these games. The minister assured that the country will continue to compete under its own flag, which will help enhance the status of the
In Bishkek, within the framework of the summit of defense ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a meeting was held between Ruslan Mukambetov, the Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Viktor Khrenin, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan.
In the administrative building "Yntymak-Ordo," the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, welcomed the leaders of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), who arrived in Bishkek to participate in the meeting of the Collective Security Council. After that, the presidents took a joint photo.