Uzbekistan does not intend to deport Russians fleeing the partial mobilization in Russia, Reuters reported, citing a statement from the Uzbek government today.

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Hundreds of thousands of men, some accompanied by their families, have left Russia since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization last week.

Many of these people fled to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other former Soviet republics in Central Asia.

However, some of those who fled are worried about their safety in those countries whose governments have close relations with Moscow.

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The Uzbek Foreign Ministry said that Uzbekistan remains faithful to the principles of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries and to the idea that the conflict in Ukraine can be resolved peacefully.

"Foreign nationals who have not broken the law are not subject to forced deportation," the statement said.

Uzbekistan has not reported the number of Russians who have entered its territory since the mobilization was announced.

Kazakhstan reported 100,000 arrivals in that period.     

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