Explainers

Residents of Abkhazia assured they are not subject to Russian mobilization

Abkhazia

September 22, 2022

The government denied a military commissar's statement that dual citizens would be subject to mobilization

"I was left chained to the bed without food and water for three days"

Azerbaijan

September 22, 2022

The report of public association “The Center for Investigations against Torture” dated June 5, 2022 states that prisons in the country have turned into torture chambers: “In these institutions, prisoners encounter severe torture, and sometimes die.”

Azerbaijani photographer lives through a 44-day war

Azerbaijan

September 22, 2022

Veli Shukurov is a photographer who covered the 44-day war in the fall of 2020. He says that he never even thought of becoming a war photographer. Everything happened suddenly.

Can Armenia leave the CSTO and head West?

Armenia-Russia

September 22, 2022

Political processes in Armenia have greatly intensified after hostilities on the border on September 13-14, with Armenia questioning its place in the CSTO.

“They are trying to instill fear so we give up our independence” - Pashinyan

Armenia

September 21, 2022

According to the prime minister, the independence referendum never ended, and Armenians must again "say yes" to independence, sovereignty and democracy.

Georgia introduces new legal restrictions on media

Georgia

September 21, 2022

What changes will be made to the law on television and radio broadcasting?

Mobilization in Russia: Will it change anything? Opinion

War in Ukraine

September 21, 2022

On the morning of September 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed Russian citizens and announced partial mobilization to bolster the “special military operation” in Ukraine.

New Speaker of the Parliament of South Ossetia's criminal past

South Ossetia

September 21, 2022

In South Ossetia, following the ouster of the president, a new head of parliament has been installed - pro-presidential politician Alan Alborov. He is currently facing questions about his criminal history.

Bank robber arrested in Georgia and hostages released

Georgia

September 21, 2022

The perpetrator was arrested. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that the special operation was completed. Further details are unknown.

The consequences of the "new war" in Ombudsman of Armenia's report

Armenia-Azerbaijan: war September 13-14

September 21, 2022

The Office of the Human Rights Defender published an extraordinary report on the consequences of hostilities on the Armenian border. The report presents cases of torture of Armenian prisoners of war, abuse of the bodies of the dead, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and shelling of hospitals, schools and kindergartens.

What is the main reason for Pelosi's visit to Yerevan? – Opinions from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 20, 2022

The visit of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Yerevan almost immediately after the fighting on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia did not go unnoticed in Azerbaijan.

“If Armenia does not make a choice, the choice will be made for it.” Opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 19, 2022

According to political scientist Areg Kochinyan, Armenia must determine its priorities in foreign policy, otherwise it will lose the opportunity to make an independent choice.

Abkhazian field commander not allowed out of Donbass; blames President of Abkhazia

Abkhazia

September 19, 2022

Abkhaz commander of pro-Russian brigade in Ukraine accuses Abkhaz authorities of trying to obstruct his movement

What caused the Armenia-Azerbaijan border war of September 13-14? Six versions

Azerbaijan-Armenia

September 19, 2022

Six versions of what caused the latest violence at the border.

“The US is ready to help, but the decision is up to Armenia”: Nancy Pelosi in Yerevan

Armenia

September 18, 2022

The visit takes place at a difficult time for Armenia, when its strategic ally Russia and partners in the CSTO military bloc refuse to render assistance

75% for joining EU, 69% for NATO: Highlights of NDI survey in Georgia

Georgia

September 17, 2022

Every third respondent often did not have enough money to buy groceries for their family

Confusion in Washington about Georgian Dream's position regarding accusations

Georgia

September 17, 2022

Kelly Degnan, US Ambassador to Georgia, has said there is some confusion in Washington about why the Georgian government isn't distancing itself from accusations of the US trying to drag Georgia in the war.

"Not a single millimeter of Armenian territory is up for debate" - Pashinyan

Armenia-Azerbaijan: war September 13-14

September 16, 2022

At a meeting of the Armenian government on September 16, nothing was discussed except for Azerbaijan's invasion of sovereign Armenian territory.

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