Armenia Summons Russian Ambassador Over Solovyov's Statements, Uzbek Public Demands Strong Response

Armenia Summons Russian Ambassador Over Solovyov's Statements, Uzbek Public Demands Strong Response

Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov's statements calling on Moscow to conduct a "special military operation" in Central Asia and Armenia like the one in Ukraine have sparked a sharp public outcry. The Armenian Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador and handed him a note of protest. The Uzbek Foreign Ministry has not yet issued an official response.
The Uzbek public and activists have described these statements as a threat to sovereignty and are demanding that the Central Asian countries take a firm stand together. Experts have warned that such statements may have real political intentions and said that such calls should not be left unanswered.