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'This is not peace, but defeatism': a dissenting view on Armenia’s security strategy

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 13, 2026

Comment by CIS affairs expert Lilit Grigoryan

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March 13, 2026

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Georgia rejects OSCE Moscow Mechanism findings

Georgia - EU

Georgia’s government called the critical OSCE Moscow Mechanism report biased

Georgia - EU

March 13, 2026

Georgia’s OSCE representative, Alexander Maisuradze: “The report contains selective interpretations and factual inaccuracies”

The report details cases of persecution and repression. OSCE calls for the repeal or fundamental revision of laws that do not comply with international obligations and have led to democratic backsliding.

Georgia - EU

24 OSCE member states call on Georgia to implement 'Moscow Mechanism' recommendations

Georgia - EU

March 13, 2026

The report details cases of persecution and repression. OSCE calls for the repeal or fundamental revision of laws that do not comply with international obligations and have led to democratic backsliding

OSCE Moscow Mechanism report warns human rights situation worsening in Georgia

Georgia

March 12, 2026

The report describes the situation in Georgia in detail from early 2024 to the present.

'Russia trying to send tens of thousands of voters to Armenia’s elections': debate in Yerevan

Armenia-Russia

March 12, 2026

Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service issued a statement without naming the country involved, but civil society representatives point to Russia. What is known so far, along with a political analyst’s comment.

European Parliament resolution on Georgia

'Political prisoners, persecution, Russian and Iranian influence' — European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

March 12, 2026

The resolution calls for the immediate release of all those detained for political reasons.

On Georgia’s accession to the European Union

Opinion: Pashinyan is right — Armenia’s path to the European Union will become harder if Georgia remains in its current state

Armenia-Georgia

March 12, 2026

Georgian expert Giorgi Rukhadze agrees with Nikol Pashinyan that the freeze in dialogue between the EU and Georgia is hindering Armenia’s European integration.

Debate on Georgia in the European Parliament

Political prisoners, repression and sanctions: debate on Georgia in European Parliament

Georgia - EU

March 12, 2026

Members of the European Parliament protested against political repression targeting opposition figures, journalists and civil society activists.

Visit of European Council president to Baku amid war in Iran: what does European Union want?

Azerbaijan-EU

March 12, 2026

The joint press statement highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable partner in diversifying Europe’s energy supplies.

Pashinyan urges to resume EU-Georgia talks

'Main obstacle to Armenia’s EU integration is frozen EU-Georgia dialogue' – Pashinyan

Armenia

March 12, 2026

Speaking in the European Parliament, Armenia’s prime minister addressed not only the possibility of EU membership but also the peace process with Azerbaijan, the upcoming June elections and the domestic political situation.

ISFED: How two sanctioned Georgian TV channels circumvent social media advertising restrictions

Georgia

March 12, 2026

ISFED says both channels faced problems advertising their content on Meta platforms after the sanctions were imposed.

Classification of political organisations in Abkhazia

Opinion: What defines main line of political struggle in Abkhazia today

Politics in Abkhazia

March 11, 2026

“Abkhaz Analytical Center”: “Abkhazia has almost no classical ideological parties, so the classification follows patterns of political behaviour.”

France Germany and Poland criticise Georgia

Germany, France and Poland express concern over repressive laws in Georgia

Georgia - EU

March 11, 2026

“These changes further strengthen the government’s repressive approach to civil society and independent media.”

UK MP calls for additional sanctions against Georgian officials

Georgia

March 10, 2026

The discussion concerns those who continue to cooperate with pro-government Georgian television channels under UK sanctions — Imedi and POSTV.

EU excludes Georgia’s Kulevi from sanctions list

EU removes Georgia’s Kulevi oil terminal from 20th Russia sanctions list

Georgia - EU

March 10, 2026

This decision follows formal commitments from the Georgian authorities and the port’s operator, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, to ensure full compliance with international sanctions.

Opinion: How Azerbaijan would react to a US and Israeli military operation in Iran

Azerbaijan-Iran

March 10, 2026

The most realistic expectation would be comprehensive steps by Baku to prevent the war from approaching the country’s borders.

OSCE/ODIHR expresses deep concern over new laws adopted in Georgia

Georgia

March 09, 2026

ODIHR says broad scope of new legislation threatens citizens’ participation in public and political life

Georgia security services question politicians, experts over Iran influence claims

Georgia

March 09, 2026

Statements concerned a sanctioned Iran-linked university and risks to the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline and the US embassy

“Strength in Unity!” - Pro-EU march in Tbilisi. New photos and videos in the Protests in Georgia blog

Georgia

March 07, 2026

465th day of continuous protests

Georgia’s State Security Service probes authors of studies on Iran’s influence

Politics in Georgia

March 07, 2026

The State Security Service is investigating the sources of the authors’ information, including possible attempts by Iran to recruit Georgian residents. It noted that ‘the authors did not submit such information to law enforcement authorities"