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Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from July 29-August 2, 2024

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 02, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video

OSCE Mission won't give interim assessment of Azerbaijan elections

Azerbaijan

August 01, 2024

The mission led by Ditmir Bushati will assess the elections for compliance with OSCE commitments, other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as national legislation

"Russian border guards leaving the airport strengthens Armenia's sovereignty" - Opinion

Armenia

August 01, 2024

James O’Brien announced that several thousand Russian military personnel are leaving Armenia

Belgian company to build Anaklia port’s maritime infrastructure

Georgia

August 01, 2024

The first ships are expected to dock at the Anaklia deep-water port in 2029

Abkhazia’s trade representative in Russia fired after announcing presidential run

Abkhazia

August 01, 2024

according to insider rumors, the real reason was not his political ambitions but his negative stance on the apartment bill.

Russia may launch a new massive missile strike on Ukraine in the near future

War in Ukraine

August 01, 2024

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for another massive barrage, according to the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy

"The U.S. has no strong leverage over Baku, but It has a plan": An opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 31, 2024

According to political scientist Gurgen Simonyan, the U.S. approach is to "help Armenia get back on its feet, build a new-quality army, strengthen its defense capabilities, and ensure economic growth"

United States will suspend $95 million in aid to the Georgian government

Georgia

July 31, 2024

Blinken also mentioned that the United States will continue to support programs and activities that benefit the Georgian people by strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and economic development.

US Congress members call for financial sanctions against Ivanishvili

Georgia-USA

July 31, 2024

The letter calls for financial measures targeting the "key nods of corruption and malign influence" — Bidzina Ivanishvili and his inner circle

International court rejects lawsuit against Georgian government over Anaklia port

Georgia

July 31, 2024

The Georgian government considers the arbitration court's decision not only a legal but also a political victory

Construction accelerates at planned Russian Navy Base in disputed Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

July 31, 2024

The rumoured base would be of strategic importance for Russia, experts suggest, as the naval base could provide a safe haven for the Black Sea Fleet, which has been subject to Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Special representatives of Armenia and Turkey met at the border: what was agreed upon

Armenia-Turkey

July 30, 2024

Based on information from the Armenian Foreign Ministry following the meeting, no breakthrough occurred. Here is what is known about the outcome of the negotiations, along with a comment from political analyst Robert Ghevondyan

Yerevan and Baku "must close the page of hostility" – Statement by Armenian foreign minister

Armenia

July 29, 2024

Ararat Mirzoyan discussed at the press conference in Nicosia the paths to achieving peace and normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, Armenia’s cooperation with Cyprus, and the opening of diplomatic missions in both capitals

Only 32.4% of respondents in Georgia support the ruling party, according to Edison Research

Georgia

July 29, 2024

29% of respondents believe that "Georgian Dream" deserves re-election, while 71% think it's time to give another party a chance

Abkhazian president links apartment law protests to foreign intelligence

Abkhazia

July 28, 2024

Aslan Bzhania: "The destructive activities of foreign intelligence agencies and their accomplices are always present"

"How do we look—ordinary citizens of Georgia who have chosen a government that thinks this way?"

Georgia - EU

July 27, 2024

"They've put society in an awkward position with their talk of the Global War Party, and the world is watching in astonishment"

Georgian Parliament speaker says public will "demand answers" from opposition

Georgia

July 26, 2024

"In whichever city, village, or district the opposition visits, it is no surprise that they will be held accountable," stated Shalva Papuashvili

Georgia: economy, education, regional development - the opposition Coalition for Change on their election program

Elections in Georgia 2024

July 26, 2024

"Our election program covers all directions" - Zurab Japaridze, "Girchi - More Freedom"

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