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Recruitment of Volunteers for the Protection of Important Facilities Has Begun in the Regions of Russia
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Recruitment of Volunteers for the Protection of Important Facilities Has Begun in the Regions of Russia

In Russia, an active program has begun to recruit volunteers into special units that will be responsible for protecting important facilities. The President signed a law on November 4 that allows the use of reservists in both peacetime and wartime. According to "Kommersant," recruitment is already underway in more than 20 regions of the country. Reservists, who will primarily be involved in countering enemy drones, will receive military status along with corresponding benefits and

11.11.2025, 10:19
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The OVD of the Ak-Talinsky District checked the video about the possible sponsorship support for a candidate for deputy.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums published in the Register of Complaints and Violations information received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30. According to the information from the Register, on November 3, 2025, a video clip appeared on Facebook discussing the sponsorship support for candidate Mirlan Samykojo, who is registered to participate in the elections for district No. 30.

11.11.2025, 08:14
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Kudret Taychabarov arrested until December 30 in connection with participation in an organized group

According to information provided by the court's press service, Taichabarov has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the creation or participation in an organized group. The maximum penalty under this article ranges from five to eight years of imprisonment with possible confiscation of property. Recall that on November 6, the Central Election Commission denied Taichabarov registration as a candidate for deputy in

10.11.2025, 21:02
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The police investigated the complaint about premature campaigning by Dosalieva and refused to initiate proceedings.

The Internal Affairs Department of the October District of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, conducted an investigation into information regarding possible violations of election campaigning concerning the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Elmir Dosaliev, who is running for district No. 22. Information about this incident was published by the Central Election Commission (CEC) in the Register of Complaints and Violations, which was created ahead of the early parliamentary elections scheduled

10.11.2025, 21:01
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Eduard Kubatov commented on a joint photo with Kamchy Kolbaev

Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, provided a comment regarding the emergence of his old photographs with Kamchy Kolbaev on social media. He shared that their acquaintance began over four years ago when he ascended Everest. Kubatov noted: "After my ascent, he called to congratulate me, and then showed me the sports complex 'Bars', where training sessions for teams from various regions took place. We met at sports and public events. We

10.11.2025, 20:49
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Three complaints about possible campaigning in support of the candidate for the Parliament Akayev were not confirmed

The Central Commission responsible for elections and referendums has published data on complaints and violations recorded during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30. According to information from the Registry, three complaints were received by the internal affairs bodies of the Kara-Suu district from a resident of the village of Furkat, known as M. Asanov (identity not established), concerning possible cases of premature campaigning in

10.11.2025, 20:12
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Kasymaiev and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation inspected the site for the construction of a Russian school

Overchuk's visit to Kyrgyzstan was timed to familiarize himself with the project of a new school in the capital. It is expected that this educational institution will be the result of an agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the establishment of joint educational institutions. As part of this agreement, nine plots of land have already been allocated in the country for the construction of such schools. According to information received from the Ministry of

10.11.2025, 20:11
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The Central Election Commission prematurely terminated the powers of a number of deputies of local councils. The names of the new ones

The Central Election Commission made a number of decisions on November 10 regarding the early termination of the powers of deputies of local keneshes in several regions. In particular, this affected the territorial election commissions of Aitmatov, Tokmok, Moscow, Manas, Suzak, Naryn, and Kochkor. As part of these decisions, vacant mandates were transferred to the following candidates:

10.11.2025, 19:56
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Moldova intends to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Kyrgyzstan

As reported by NewsMaker, the government of Moldova is preparing a draft resolution that will be discussed on November 12. If the document is approved, it will be presented to parliament. In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was clarified that the introduction of visas will not affect all CIS countries. The new visa requirements will only apply to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as Moldova does not have bilateral agreements on free movement with these states. Citizens of Russia will

10.11.2025, 18:36
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The head of the cabinet met with the first deputy secretary general of the CIS.

Today, November 10, a meeting took place between Adylbek Kasymaliev and Igor Petrishenko, who holds the position of First Deputy Secretary General of the CIS. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported this event. During the negotiations, issues related to the upcoming early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Igor Petrishenko presented the CIS observer mission, which was accredited as international observers for these elections.

10.11.2025, 16:55
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Is it permissible to involve children in filming for the purposes of promotional campaigns? Response from the Ministry of Labor

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic reminds about the conditions regarding photo and video recordings involving children during election events. In accordance with current legislation, the use of images of minors is only possible with the written consent of their legal representatives (parents or adoptive parents). In their absence, consent must be provided by guardians or custodians. This requirement is aimed at protecting children's rights and

10.11.2025, 16:36
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Atambayev responded to Sadyr Japarov's remarks about the state of the energy sector and pliers for $600

Almazbek Atambayev, the former president of Kyrgyzstan, responded on his Facebook post to the words of Sadyr Japarov regarding the situation in the country's energy sector. He reminded that it was the deterioration of the energy sector that led to the April revolution of 2010. "Every day there were rolling blackouts, and during the winter, entire regions were left without electricity on a schedule. In Bishkek, there was also a shortage of electricity — residents lost three-phase

10.11.2025, 16:22
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The police checked the report of a possible bribery of voters in the Nookat district.

The Central Commission responsible for elections and referendums has entered information into the Register of Complaints and Violations regarding the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to the materials in the Register, the internal affairs bodies of the Nookat district received information about a possible distribution of money to voters in the Kenesh rural area by Shabdanbek Amirliev, who is running for deputy in district No. 4.

10.11.2025, 16:08
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The CEC reviewed information about premature campaigning in support of candidate K. Khasanov.

The Central Election Commission conducted an analysis of cases of premature campaigning in favor of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 23, Kanat Khasanov. Relevant information appeared in the Register of Complaints and Violations, which was created in preparation for the early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30. It has been reported that campaigning in support of the candidate was noticed in messaging apps. Information about this incident was registered on

10.11.2025, 16:06
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The OVD of the Kadamjay District checked the publication on Facebook about candidate Sultanbekova

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published data on violations and complaints received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. As indicated in the Registry materials, on October 17, a working group responsible for informing voters and monitoring campaigning noticed a post on Facebook by user Sanjarbek Tilekov. In his post, he shared a photo of Cholpon Sultanbekova, who is running for deputy in constituency No. 2, and asked

10.11.2025, 14:48
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The police checked a social media post about possible promises of apartments to local electoral commissions.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has placed information received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, in the Register of Complaints and Violations. According to the data from the Register, on October 20, Nurzat Turdukulova, an active Facebook user, posted a message claiming (translated from Kyrgyz): "I heard that precinct electoral commissions (PECs), where a significant number of votes are expected, are promised

10.11.2025, 14:07
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Early elections in the ЖК. The police checked information about the meeting of local Kenesh deputies of Talas with the candidate.

The police conducted an investigation regarding reports that a number of local kenesh deputies in Talas met with a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, which was accompanied by expressions of support. The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has entered the data into the Register of Complaints and Violations received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. On October 21, user A.I. published relevant information on social media. The data

10.11.2025, 13:38
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The OVD of the Issyk-Ata District checked messages on WhatsApp about support for candidate Shabazov

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published data on complaints and violations recorded in the Register during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to the materials from the Register, on October 16, 2025, the commission received information that messages calling for support for candidate B. Shabazov, who is running for the Jogorku Kenesh from constituency No. 25, were being disseminated in the WhatsApp messenger (in

10.11.2025, 13:26
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Candidate for Deputy Filed a Complaint Against the Media for Defamation, - CEC

On the air of "Birinchi Radio" on November 10, member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums Uzarbek Zhilkybaev reported that one of the candidates for deputy has filed a complaint against the media. According to the information provided by the candidate, one media outlet published slander against him, and law enforcement agencies will address this issue. Zhilkybaev emphasized the importance of knowing the rules and requirements during the elections. He also noted

10.11.2025, 13:17
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Edil Baisalov Discussed the Need for Funding Adaptation Programs for Mountain Countries

At the climate summit taking place in Belém, the Federative Republic of Brazil, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, spoke at a thematic session titled "Ten Years of the Paris Agreement: National Contributions and Financing." In his speech, he emphasized that the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) of Kyrgyzstan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030, with the possibility of increasing this to 30% with the support of the

10.11.2025, 13:10
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Who Did the Central Election Commission Refuse to Register as Candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh? Photos, Names

The Central Election Commission has completed the candidate registration process for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. As a result, 467 individuals have been registered, including 276 men and 191 women. The CEC received 589 applications from citizens across 30 electoral districts, where three deputies will be elected. 67 applications were withdrawn, and 55 candidates were denied registration due to non-compliance with the election legislation requirements.

10.11.2025, 13:08
There Are No Alternatives to the Russian Umbrella: Experts' Opinion
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There Are No Alternatives to the Russian Umbrella: Experts' Opinion

The "Central Asia + 1" format has existed for a long time, but only now are we beginning to realize its significance and necessity. As military analyst Nurlan Dosaliev noted at a round table organized by the Expert Initiatives Center "Oi Ordo," Central Asian countries have recently become an important arena for geopolitical struggle between the old pro-Western orders and a multipolar world. Dosaliev also emphasized that Western experts view our region as a weak point for

10.11.2025, 12:48
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The OVD of the Ala-Buka District checked the publication of candidate Umarov, no criminal case was initiated.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has placed information gathered during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, in the Register of Complaints and Violations. According to the data from the Register, on October 11, information was received by the CEC from the Internal Affairs Department of the Ala-Buka district regarding the initiation of a preliminary investigation. The reason for this was a post on Facebook by user Adyl Umarov, who

10.11.2025, 12:35
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained how citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic abroad can vote in the elections.

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are outside the country on election day and are registered within the republic will be able to exercise their right to vote at the embassies or consulates of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Almazbek Baibosov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to him, voters at diplomatic institutions will be provided with ballots corresponding to their electoral districts based on their place of registration.

10.11.2025, 12:11
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Polling stations opened in 34 countries for early elections to the State Duma

In anticipation of the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30, 100 polling stations have been opened abroad. This was reported on November 10 by Almazbek Baibosov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The stations are located in 34 countries and 89 cities around the world.

10.11.2025, 12:09
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Early elections in the Parliament. The police checked the repost of candidate Erbaev, no criminal case has been initiated.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums presented data collected during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, in the Register of Complaints and Violations. According to reports, on October 10, the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ala-Buka District initiated an investigation into Erbaev's publication on social media, in which he reposted a message from the Central Election Commission about submitting an application to the

10.11.2025, 12:07
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The Central Election Commission fined a candidate for deputy for campaigning in a mosque

Member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Uzarbek Zhilkybaev, stated on November 10 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" that campaigning in educational institutions, medical organizations, religious places, and kindergartens is prohibited. He noted that the day before, a situation was discussed where one of the candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh was conducting an election campaign in a mosque. Although the facts of campaigning were not confirmed, discussions on

10.11.2025, 11:41
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The OVD of the Nooken District checked the video about possible agitation on social media.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published materials regarding complaints and violations received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to information from the Registry, on October 13, a video appeared on Instagram in which the author, according to monitoring data, was campaigning in favor of a certain Sapara. The publication claimed that thanks to his initiative, residents of the village of Massy in the

10.11.2025, 11:38
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The video with thanks to Kokulov was not recognized as a violation, - CEC

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has placed in the registry of complaints and violations information received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to the CEC, on October 6, a complaint was received from social media users. This complaint referred to a video published on October 4 on the Facebook page of Erulan Kokulov, where the event host urged participants to express their gratitude to Kokulov for his

10.11.2025, 11:37
Mearsheimer: The Cuban Missile Crisis Became a Symbol of the End of Unipolarity
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Mearsheimer: The Cuban Missile Crisis Became a Symbol of the End of Unipolarity

In an interview, Mearsheimer, the author of several scholarly works on global politics, shares his views on the current tensions in Venezuela and the actions of the American Navy, emphasizing that this is not an isolated case but a reflection of deeper changes in the international system. He highlights the departure from the unipolarity characteristic of the United States and the transition to a multipolar world.

10.11.2025, 10:30
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Not for Adults: 14-Month Driving Course is Only for High School Students

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, announced the introduction of a 14-month course on traffic rules, which will be exclusively aimed at high school students in grades 11-12. This initiative will become part of the educational program for youth. The president pointed out the high accident rates in Kyrgyzstan, which are largely related to the fact that many drivers obtain their licenses without the necessary knowledge. He noted that "90 percent of drivers received their licenses

10.11.2025, 08:27
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District No. 19. The order of placement of candidates on the ballots for the Housing Council elections has been determined.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw to determine the order of candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies on November 8. This event covered all 30 electoral districts of the country. In district No. 19, 32 applications were submitted, of which 25 candidates were registered. The boundaries of the specified district encompass the following territories: Gavrilovsky, Zhany-Pakhtinsky, Nizhne-Chuysky, Manas, Voenno-Antonovsky, and Kun-Tuysky rural districts of the Sokuluk

09.11.2025, 22:27
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Not for Adults: 14-Month Driving Course is Only for High School Students

President Sadyr Japarov announced the launch of a new 14-month program for teaching traffic rules, which is aimed specifically at high school students in grades 11-12. Students and adults will be able to undergo training in a different, more condensed format. According to the president, this decision was made in light of the increasing number of traffic accidents. He emphasized that many drivers who hold licenses obtained them without sufficient knowledge, noting that "90 percent of

09.11.2025, 22:25
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District No. 14. The order of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the ballots has been revealed.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, determining the order of candidates' names on the ballot for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In the 14th district, 18 applications were submitted, of which 13 candidates were registered; however, one of them decided to withdraw from the elections.

09.11.2025, 22:13
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District No. 27. The draw determined the numbers of candidates for deputies in the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates on the ballots for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In district No. 27, 32 applications were submitted, of which 24 candidates were successfully registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the city of Cholpon-Ata and entire rural districts: Toru-Aygyr-Tamchinsky, Shaiybek-Atinsky, J. Abdrakhmanov, and Sadyrakensky in

09.11.2025, 21:59
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District No. 26. Surnames of candidates for deputies of the Housing Committee by ballot numbers

In the framework of district No. 26, 19 applications were submitted, of which 17 candidates were registered. The boundaries of district No. 26 fully encompass the city of Tokmok, as well as the rural districts of Burani, S. Ibraimov, Birimdik, Onbir-Zhylgy, and Chui in the Chui region. In the Kemin district, the district includes the city of Kemin, the city of Orlovka, and the rural districts of Kichi-Kemin, Kyzyl-Oktabr, Chon-Kemin, and Chym-Korgon.

09.11.2025, 21:53
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District No. 22. The order of candidates' surnames in the elections to the Housing Council has been determined by a draw.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, which determined the order of candidates on the ballots for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. This procedure covered all 30 electoral districts. In particular, in district No. 22, 18 applications were submitted, of which 16 candidates were officially registered. The boundaries of this district encompass the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek, where 135,256 voters are registered.

09.11.2025, 21:49
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District No. 20. Results of the draw among candidates for deputies on the ballot list

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a drawing on November 8 to determine the order of placement of candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies on the ballots for all 30 districts. In the 20th district, 23 applications were submitted, of which 18 candidates were registered. The boundaries of this district encompass a number of populated areas: in the Alamudun district, these are the villages of Chokmorovsky, Baytik-Baatyrsky, A. Sydykovsky, Kara-Jygachsky, Dostuksky,

09.11.2025, 21:44
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District No. 29. Who is listed first and last among the candidates for deputies on the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh in the ballots for all 30 districts. In district No. 29, 20 applications were submitted, of which 13 candidates were registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the city of Balykchy, as well as the Kochkor, Toguz-Toro, and Jumgal districts, where 138,152 voters reside. The district includes in full:

09.11.2025, 21:38
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District No. 18. Distribution of Candidates' Surnames for Deputies in the Ballots

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw on November 8 to establish the order of placement for candidates in the ballots for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In district No. 18, 16 applications were submitted, and all were registered. The boundaries of this district encompass the following territories: the entire Ak-Bashat and Intymak rural districts of the Jayil region, as well as the Ak-Suu, Tort-Gul, Tolok, Narzan, and Min-Bulak rural

09.11.2025, 21:32