Abdusaid Kochimov: “Russia’s “parrot” must be silenced” (video)

Any force that threatens us, any reckless provocateur or wolf, must be met with a firm response; their “parrot” must be silenced, and reason restored. These sharp remarks were made yesterday, February 5, by Senator Abdusaid Kochimov during the plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Kochimov emphasized in his speech that Uzbekistan cannot accept the claims of any external power attempting to exert control. In today’s complex international environment, he said, the country must resolutely defend its national interests.

The senator referred to the address delivered by the Head of State to the Oliy Majlis and the people of Uzbekistan, highlighting six priority directions outlined in the document. According to Kochimov, these priorities form the foundation of a new Uzbekistan.

He noted that the issues raised in the address resonate not only domestically but also on the international stage. Several sections of the document have been translated into foreign languages, he added, demonstrating the global relevance of the ideas it contains.

Kochimov invoked lines from poet Abdulla Oripov’s work *Karvon*, underscoring the principle of unwavering defense of national and state interests.

“Our response to any force threatening our caravan, any reckless provocateur or wolf, must be decisive; their parrot must be silenced, and reason restored,” the senator stated.

He further stressed that Uzbekistan is striving to present itself through its labor, intelligence, and practical achievements. Only through unity and determination, he said, can the country adequately respond to external pressures and achieve its ambitious goals.

Earlier, Alexander Dugin, one of the founders of the “Russian World” ideology and a pro-Kremlin propagandist, had stated that former Soviet republics, including Uzbekistan, could not be allowed independence.

Additionally, on January 10, Russian television host and Kremlin-aligned propagandist Vladimir Solovyov suggested on live broadcast that the “special military operation” in Ukraine should be extended to other areas under Russian influence, including Central Asian states and Armenia. Solovyov argued that Russia must clearly and decisively define which regions belong to it and even proposed conducting a “special military operation” similar to that in Ukraine.

Soon after, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to Solovyov’s remarks, stating that the journalist’s statements do not reflect the official position of Moscow. She emphasized that official statements must come from authorized officials and are not the work of analysts speaking casually on television.