On December 26, Ramzan Kadyrov once again denied the involvement of any "Chechen hand" in the assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov and Dmitry Li, while issuing new threats. He accused Western-oriented media of spreading rumors about discord within the presidential family.

"If I had orchestrated this assassination attempt, I would have completed the job that same day. You should not have such thoughts about me. This matter needs a thorough investigation, including an internal probe into those investigating the case. In any case, I strongly advise all parties not to drag the 'Chechen trace' into various conspiracies...

I also recommend that Komil Allamjonov and Dmitry Li avoid overplaying the victim role. Whatever you are planning, it would be wise to stop in time. Otherwise, you will have to answer for all the intrigues and slanders. And I mean answer according to our traditions," Kadyrov stated.

In November, Kadyrov had similarly dismissed reports of a "Chechen trace" in the assassination attempt in Uzbekistan, calling them a political ploy aimed at creating discord between Uzbeks and Chechens.

Kadyrov's statements were reportedly prompted by news that Bislan Rasaev and Shamil Temirhanov, two Russian nationals, were placed on an international wanted list via Interpol in connection with the case.

Initially, the Russian website Lenta.ru reported that these two individuals from Chechnya had attempted to assassinate former Uzbek presidential administration official Komil Allamjonov and Dmitry Li, Director of the National Agency of Perspective Projects. The report claimed the perpetrators were promised a reward of $1.5 million for the killings. Although the original article was later removed, the story spread across other outlets.

On December 26, Kadyrov issued the aforementioned statement. On December 27, Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor General’s Office confirmed that the two Russians had been placed on an international wanted list in connection with the assassination attempt. According to the office, Bislan Rasaev and Shamil Temirhanov were charged with illegally entering and exiting Uzbekistan, failing to report a crime, and the illegal possession of firearms.

"Bislan Rasaev and Shamil Temirhanov have been charged in absentia under the relevant articles of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code. They have been placed on an international wanted list, with pretrial detention measures applied in absentia," the statement read.

Following the confirmation of the suspects’ involvement and Kadyrov’s threatening remarks, Uzbek deputies and activists responded critically.

Former deputy and advisor to the Minister of Ecology, Rasul Kusherbayev, called for flights to Grozny to be halted and for stricter checks on all Chechens entering Uzbekistan. Deputy Odiljon Tojiev, meanwhile, demanded that Kadyrov publicly apologize to the people of Uzbekistan for his statements.

"Openly threatening Uzbek officials is an act of terrorism. Those who issued or intended to carry out such threats must be held accountable. The response cannot just be statements—it must involve concrete actions. If necessary, flights to Grozny should be canceled, and every Chechen entering Uzbekistan should be thoroughly checked," said Rasul Kusherbayev.

Odiljon Tojiev also condemned Kadyrov’s interference in Uzbekistan’s internal affairs.

"I call on the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation to legally evaluate Ramzan Kadyrov’s threats against Uzbek officials. Additionally, Kadyrov must publicly apologize to the people of Uzbekistan for his remarks. If he truly considers himself a friend, he should assist Uzbekistan in locating and extraditing Bislan Rasaev and Shamil Temirhanov to face justice," Tojiev stated.

Assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov

Komil Allamjonov, who served as the head of the Information Policy Department of the Uzbek Presidential Administration until September 30, 2024, was targeted in an assassination attempt on October 26 near his home in the Qibray district. His car was shot at multiple times, but neither Allamjonov nor his driver was injured.

Earlier, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported on November 25 that seven individuals had been arrested in connection with the crime, with one of them identified as Javlon Yunusov, who was extradited from South Korea. Another suspect was reported to have been detained in Kazakhstan.

In November, several high-ranking officials from the State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs were dismissed in connection with the case.