Uzbekistan aims to ease energy independence concerns over Gazprom deal

Country ready to secure imports of Russian gas to deal with winter gas shortage

Helping hand: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. — Helping hand: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

Vladimir Afanasiev

Published 30 January 2023, 11:53Updated 1 February 2023, 12:47

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