Emomali Rahmon met with Valentina Matviyenko

Russian media report that Matviyenko informed Rahmon about the current situation regarding Ukraine.

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The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia, Valentina Matviyenko, on February 25 at the Palace of Nations, who is in Tajikistan to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Forum “Tajikistan – Russia: Potential for Interregional Cooperation.”

As reported by TASS, the Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko informed Rahmon during the negotiations about the current situation regarding Ukraine.

Tajik state media did not report that Matviyenko and Rahmon discussed the situation regarding Ukraine; however, TASS reports that Matviyenko informed Rahmon on the personal instruction of Putin.

The press service of the President of Tajikistan mentioned the attack by Russia on Ukraine, without naming the country or even the region, limiting itself to the phrase “escalation of conflicts in some regions.”

“During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on the rapidly changing political situation in the world, the escalation of conflicts in some regions, the political situation in Afghanistan, and the fight against the threats and challenges of the modern world,” the statement noted.

On the morning of February 25, Valentina Matviyenko also met with the Mayor of Dushanbe and the Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (upper house of parliament) Rustam Emomali.

On the morning of February 24, Russia began a military operation in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Putin claims that Russia’s actions are aimed at ensuring the country’s security and preventing more serious threats. Meanwhile, the leaders of the United States and the European Union called Russia’s military operation an aggression against Ukraine and urged Russia to immediately cease aggression against Ukraine and withdraw troops to prevent the “worst war in Europe since the beginning of the century.”

As reported by the “Voice of Germany” portal, Ukrainian authorities report 137 fatalities among military personnel and civilians. There are also reports of about 800 Russian soldiers killed in combat. This information has not yet been confirmed or denied by Russian authorities.