Explainers

Russian writer and oppositionist Dmitry Bykov detained at Georgian border

Georgia-Russia

December 14, 2022

Russian writer and dissident Dmitry Bykov, a consistent opponent of the Putin regime, was not allowed into Georgia. According to Formula TV, border guards took his documents and he has been at the border checkpoint at Batumi airport for four hours.

"Georgian government is responsible for Saakashvili's health" - US State Department

Georgia

December 14, 2022

The US State Department sent comments to Voice of America regarding the health of ex-President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, saying that "protecting the health of Mr. Saakashvili and protecting human rights is the responsibility of the Georgian government."

“1100 people cannot return home, 120,000 are under blockade”: Lachin corridor still closed

Karabakh

December 14, 2022

Lachin corridor still closed - About 120,000 residents are effectively under blockade with limited supplies of food and medicine

Ivanishvili and Abastumani: Transparency International-Georgia Report

Georgia

December 13, 2022

One of the interests of the former Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili is the resort of Abastumani. Construction in the village has been going on for more than five years.

“After the war, self-defense is being taught in Armenia”: an article by a journalist from Germany

Armenia

December 13, 2022

"Since Armenia lost the war against Azerbaijan in 2020, people no longer have any illusions about the strength of their own military."

“We must not let our father die in prison” - Saakashvili's son

Georgia

December 13, 2022

The son of the ex-president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, addressed the Georgian authorities during a press conference held in Strasbourg and devoted to Saakashvili's health. “We must not let my father die in prison,” Eduard Saakashvili said.

Officials in Abkhazia blamed for mistakes in agreement with Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

December 13, 2022

The opposition of Abkhazia are demanding punishment of officials who allowed inaccurate data in the text of the agreement for transferring Pitsunda estate to Russia.

There are no positive dynamics in the policy of equal rights in Georgia - SJC

Georgia

December 13, 2022

The Social Justice Center (SJC) published an assessment of the state of human rights policy in Georgia in 2022, with no "positive dynamics" noted.

Environmentalists or agents provocateurs? Opinion from Yerevan

Karabakh

December 13, 2022

This morning a group of Azerbaijanis once again blocked the Stepanakert-Goris highway "for environmental reasons", and twelve hours later the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia remains closed.

"Azerbaijan is gradually moving towards Khankendi." Opinion from Baku

Azerbaijan

December 12, 2022

On the morning of December 12, Azerbaijani activists blocked the only road linking Khankendi (Stepanakert) with Armenia

"There will be no more chaotic development of the country" - Prime Minister of Georgia

Georgia

December 12, 2022

Georgian PM Garibashvili weighs in on conscription, economic growth, and the port of Anaklia

The European Union will allocate 20 million euros to Georgia to strengthen defense

Georgia

December 12, 2022

The Council of the European Union has approved another package of financial assistance for Georgia within the framework of the European Peace Fund (EPF), the country's Ministry of Defense reported.

Women in Georgia do five times more housework than men

Georgia

December 12, 2022

According to a new study by the National Statistical Service of Georgia (Sakstat), women spend five times as much time on housework as men; 80% of mothers and 38.6% of fathers are involved in raising children.

Air transport with Georgia may resume - Russian Foreign Ministry. On what terms?

Georgia-Russia

December 12, 2022

Russia may decide to resume direct flights with Georgia and liberalize its visa policy, if "the necessary prerequisites are met", as stated in an interview with the Russian news agency TASS by the director of the fourth department of the CIS countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Denis Gonchar.

Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev arrested in Baku

Azerbaijan

December 10, 2022

The activist's lawyer said the defense would file an appeal. The expert community considers this decision of the court a political order

"False statement" or "denial of fact"? Indirect dialogue Yerevan-Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 10, 2022

For two days in a row, the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and the Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan are holding an indirect discussion about the agreements reached in Washington, which is published by the media of both countries.

“The situation in the region remains tense” – Pashinyan at meeting with Putin

Armenia-Russia

December 09, 2022

A regular meeting between the Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Russia took place in Bishkek. Recently they have been meeting frequently, but there is less and less information from the negotiations each time.

US Ambassador to Georgia: "The government is responsible for Saakashvili's health"

Georgia

December 09, 2022

US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said the Georgian government is responsible for providing medical care to Saakashvili. The trial of Mikheil Saakashvili was supposed to take place today, December 9, but the judge postponed it to December 14.

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