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A New Defense Minister Appointed in Ukraine

Mikhail Fedorov has become the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine, receiving support from 277 votes of the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada, as reported by "Meduza". Fedorov stated his intention to reform the system of training Ukrainian servicemen, emphasizing that "quality training is the key to reducing losses and increasing efficiency." He noted the necessity of addressing the issues of the Territorial Defense Centers and promised that after a comprehensive audit, systemic

14.01.2026, 17:41

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Changing Tires in Motion: How Deputies Voted Before and After the Speaker Mentioned the President

On January 14, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh did not discuss the draft law concerning state awards, honorary titles, and prizes of Kyrgyzstan. Before the discussion began, Almasbek Abytov, the president's representative in parliament, suggested removing the issue from the agenda due to the absence of a speaker. However, Kamila Talieva opposed this, proposing to reject the draft.

14.01.2026, 17:13

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Amendments are being made to the law on the status of the ex-president of Kyrgyzstan

The draft law amending the law "On Guarantees of the Activities of the President and the Status of the Former President" has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh. The proposed changes allow for the allocation of land plots on the territory of the presidential state residence, but only in exceptional cases to meet the social needs of citizens. The allocation will be possible at the decision of the head of state and in accordance with the procedure established by land legislation, with

14.01.2026, 16:52

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Lawmakers reminded of the president's position on demagoguery and populism

Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the president's administration, responded to statements made by deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the improvement of Bishkek and the draft law on state awards. Photo from the internet In response to the criticism from deputy Dastan Bekeshev regarding the construction of a mini-football field in the Botanical Garden, Orunbekov noted that before the work began, the area was in a very neglected state. He pointed out the

14.01.2026, 16:41

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Europe also wants its own special representative for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine

According to information from Politico, European countries are interested in appointing a special representative to negotiate with Russia on issues related to the settlement in Ukraine. Among the possible candidates is Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Discussions about creating this position are ongoing among EU countries, which seek to have a representative for dialogue with Moscow. Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is also mentioned as a contender for this role, according to

14.01.2026, 15:59

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In the Jogorku Kenesh, there was outrage over the bill to reduce state awards.

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed a bill titled "On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes," which proposes a sharp reduction in the number of awards from 46 to 20. The idea of abolishing the "Kemenger" award, intended for state and municipal employees, was particularly met with strong opposition.

14.01.2026, 15:38

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The presidential administration responded to the scandalous statement by Vladimir Solovyov

Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, commented on the statement made by Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov during a broadcast on a federal channel. Solovyov suggested the need for a forceful intervention in the internal affairs of Armenia and Central Asian countries to keep them within Russia's "sphere of influence." Alagozov noted: "Such statements should be regarded as something unserious, related to lengthy programs where various topics are

14.01.2026, 15:28

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Speaker calls to expedite the cancellation of tenders: There shouldn't even be a letter "t" from this word

At the parliamentary meeting on January 14, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized the need to expedite the process of adopting the bill to abolish tenders. He noted that during meetings with voters, deputies encounter complaints about delays in the construction of social facilities such as schools, kindergartens, and roads.

14.01.2026, 15:22

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The deputy considers it shameful to do business on certificates.

At the parliamentary meeting, Dastanbek Jumabekov expressed the opinion that attempts to profit from the issuance of official certificates are unacceptable. The deputy noted that the government plans to amend the legislation, which will lead to an increase in prices for state services, including the issuance of certificates.

14.01.2026, 15:05

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The press secretary of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic urged not to take Solovyov's words seriously.

Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the recent statements made by Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov. Alagozov reported that in recent days, representatives of various media outlets have been asking him whether there will be an official response from the authorities regarding Solovyov's words.

14.01.2026, 14:54

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Changing Tires in Motion. Voting of Deputies Before and After the Speaker Mentions the President

At the parliamentary meeting, the president's representative Almasbek Abytov asked the deputies to remove the discussion of the bill from the agenda, citing the absence of a speaker. However, Kamila Talieva, a deputy, expressed her dissatisfaction and proposed to reject the project. She spoke sharply: "Who is the author of this document? This is an enemy of the state! No matter which ministry it came from, it will undermine the president and the Jogorku Kenesh! I don't understand

14.01.2026, 14:23

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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Discussed the Development of Transport Corridors

The foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan held a phone conversation during which they discussed the most important issues of bilateral relations. The main focus was on the development of international transport corridors and increasing the capacity at joint customs points, as reported by the press service of the foreign ministry.

14.01.2026, 14:20

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The deputy demands to introduce a special electricity supply regime for mountainous regions

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev proposed creating a special regime for electricity consumption in high-altitude and cold regions of Kyrgyzstan. He pointed out that the current restrictions on electricity consumption create significant problems for the population, especially in mountainous areas.

14.01.2026, 14:20

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Zamira Akbagysheva: Women in Kyrgyzstan Succeed in Everything They Undertake

The Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan summarized its work for the past year and outlined its activities until 2026. Comprising more than 500,000 determined women, the Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan represents the largest and most cohesive public organization in the country. The president of the congress, Zamira Akbagysheva, noted that over the past year, more than 50,000 women from various corners of Kyrgyzstan have joined the organization. This indicates the growing influence of the congress,

14.01.2026, 14:19

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"‘The State is Not a Store’: Lawmaker Against Controversial Law on Public Services"

At the last meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning amendments to the Law "On State and Municipal Services" was discussed. Some deputies expressed their disagreement with the proposed amendments. Kamila Talieva emphasized the point related to optimizing the requirements for the standards of state and municipal services. She noted: "You talk about creating reserves to improve technical services. However, the state is not a commercial store, and its goal should not be

14.01.2026, 14:16

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Income of KR Cabinet Members According to Declarations for 2024 and Why Tashiev and Niyazbekov Are Not There?

Every year, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic publishes reports on the income and expenses of state and municipal officials for the previous year. In these declarations, officials indicate their salary, additional sources of income, as well as information about real estate and movable property, including data about close relatives. Kaktus.media conducted an analysis of the declarations. Adylbek Kasymaliev - Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev - First Deputy Head of

14.01.2026, 14:14

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Speaker of the Parliament to Deputies: Draft Laws Must Be Developed in Kyrgyz Language

On January 14, the deputies voted for amendments to the Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh" in the third reading. During the discussion, Dastan Jumabekov pointed out an error in the draft law, which was composed in the Kyrgyz language. In response, Bekeshev stated that the text had been translated by the staff of the relevant department of the parliament. He also reminded that during the third reading, editorial changes are

14.01.2026, 14:06

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A meeting was held at the CSTO Secretariat with a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry

At the meeting organized at the CSTO Secretariat, Alexander Pankin was present, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, who took office on January 1, 2026, emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to achieve the goals of the Russian presidency. He highlighted that this is aimed at strengthening allied ties and promoting the formation of a collective security architecture in Eurasia.

14.01.2026, 14:05

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Four citizens submitted applications to participate in the repeat elections for district No. 13

The Central Election Commission has received applications from four citizens seeking to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for territorial district No. 13 in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by 24.kg. Among the candidates are 61-year-old Akylbek Arstanbekov, 54-year-old Erkinbek Mamataev, 56-year-old Ulanbek Asanov, and 60-year-old Baktybek Asamudinov.

14.01.2026, 14:00

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Catalysts Under Control: Drivers and Service Stations Face Fines for "Dirty" Cars

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been submitted for consideration, aimed at tightening environmental standards for vehicles. This draft law proposes amendments to the Law "On Road Traffic" and the Code of Administrative Offenses. It was initiated by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev, and the text of the document is available on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion. According to the proposals, vehicles must be equipped with functioning catalytic converters and

14.01.2026, 13:52

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Customs clearance and medical examination for conscripts to be simplified — new ideas from the Cabinet

As part of the "Government Accelerators" program, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with the heads of state bodies and presidential representatives in the regions. Two initiatives were presented at the meeting, which are to be implemented within 100 days. Cabinet photo. "Accelerators" are being launched: customs and medical examinations — in 100 days The first initiative concerns the simplification of the goods identification process

14.01.2026, 13:49

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Seyed Marandi spoke about the reasons for the outbreak of violence on the streets of Iran

In a conversation with journalists, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi from Tehran University characterized the current events in Iran as part of a familiar scenario, where external pressure and attempts at destabilization play a key role. He noted that Western countries have been predicting the "fall of the regime" for many years, and these forecasts periodically resurface, although, in his opinion, they always turn out to be false. Marandi asserts that "the state is supported by

14.01.2026, 13:37

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The deputy proposes to allow private clinics to issue certificates.

At the parliamentary meeting, Dastan Bekeshev proposed to expand the opportunities for obtaining medical certificates in private clinics. According to him, there are significant queues in state institutions due to the large number of people wishing to obtain documents. “Currently, only state hospitals are connected to the 'Tunduk' system, and certificates can only be obtained there. Private clinics are not integrated into this system. To reduce the burden on state institutions,

14.01.2026, 13:29

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The ban on service charges has led to price increases. What is happening in cafes and restaurants?

According to Resolution No. 663 "On the Regulation of Trade Activities in the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on October 14, starting from the beginning of 2026, catering establishments will no longer be allowed to charge a separate fee for service. This means that bills should no longer include a line for "service charge." However, the consequences of this decision have been unexpected. Key provisions of the new resolution include:

14.01.2026, 13:03