High-Stakes Diplomacy: Putin and Mirziyoyev Tackle Terrorism

Russian and Uzbek Presidents discuss joint efforts against terrorism following the recent death of Russia's chemical protection chief. Ukraine's intelligence claims responsibility, amidst ongoing accusations. An Uzbek man faces terrorism charges, escalating tensions and prompting further dialogue between the nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev engaged in crucial talks on Thursday, addressing mutual efforts to combat terrorism, as reported by the Kremlin.

The conversation followed the death of Russian General Igor Kirillov, chief of the nation's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, in a Moscow bombing on Tuesday.

Ukraine's intelligence agency, SBU, claimed responsibility for the attack, attributing it to Kirillov's alleged involvement in chemical assaults against Ukrainian forces, allegations Moscow denies. On the same day, Moscow authorities arrested an Uzbek national, charging him with terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies.)