Kyrgyz And Uzbeks Get Light Punishments For Joining Russia's War
Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov stirred anger in Uzbekistan last October when he called for visa restrictions on millions of Uzbeks who travel to Russia every year in search of work.
The reason for his threat?
Uzbekistan's consulate in the Russian city of Kazan had just issued a notice, warning citizens against participation in foreign wars and reminding them that breaking this Uzbek law could lead to jail