Politics

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.

The Hill: Oil company chief continues lobbying US Congress to drop sanctions on Georgia

Georgia-USA

January 28, 2026

The businessman argues that US companies operating in Georgia could become collateral damage of a political struggle.

iFact investigation finds 19 ships calling at Georgian ports match criteria of Russia’s 'shadow fleet'

Georgia-Russia

January 28, 2026

The journalists reached this conclusion after monitoring vessels calling at the ports of Batumi, Poti and Kulevi over a two-month period.

Suspected attack on Israel’s embassy in Baku said foiled

Azerbaijan

January 28, 2026

According to official information, the attack was being prepared by the Khorasan branch of the Islamic State group, known as Wilayat Khorasan.

Partial reopening of Armenia–Turkey border expected, no date announced yet

Armenia-Turkey

January 27, 2026

According to Armenian media, the border will open on 1 February for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports. Official Yerevan has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.

'Abkhazia is not anyone’s showcase, and we did not ask Moscow for help' — response to Russian propagandist’s article

Abkhazia

January 27, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhaniya says it is unjust and futile to demand “feudal submission” from Abkhazia.

Iran unrest: Washington Post weighs possible Baku move to protect ethnic Azeris

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 27, 2026

Around 20 million ethnic Azerbaijanis live in Iran — more than in Azerbaijan itself. They make up about 23% of Iran’s population.

Ex-Russian official detained in Georgia at Moscow’s request despite cancelled Interpol notice

Georgia-Russia

January 27, 2026

Mikhail Timofeev, an aide to the former governor of Russia’s Khabarovsk region, sought political asylum in Georgia, citing persecution by the Russian authorities.

Yerevan discusses the potential for linking energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 26, 2026

The debate was prompted by a statement from Nikol Pashinyan: “The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be linked and will make mutual use of export and import opportunities.”

Opinion: Trump’s South Caucasus diplomacy revives sanctions question over Georgia

Georgia-USA

January 26, 2026

The US vice-president will not visit Georgia during his February trip to the South Caucasus

SJC: 'Expulsion of Tamar Mearakishvili sends dangerous signal to Georgians living in South Ossetia'

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

January 26, 2026

The Social Justice Centre describes this as political repression and a dangerous precedent.

'Covert imports into Russia from Georgia via Abkhazia' – video discussion by Abkhaz experts

Georgia

January 26, 2026

Tengiz Dzhopua: “Everyone has already reached agreements — in Moscow, Tbilisi and Abkhazia. We just don’t know about it.”

Opinion: 'Armenia is returning to space it was pushed out of'

Armenia

January 23, 2026

Armenian experts say Armenia’s participation in Trump-created council is an ‘unprecedented development opening new opportunities’

ECHR begins examining complaints over Georgia’s parliamentary elections

Georgia

January 23, 2026

Case concerns breaches of ballot secrecy and other violations

Russia says Georgia maintains ties with Moscow despite external pressure

Georgia-Russia

January 23, 2026

Maria Zakharova: ‘There are still no grounds to resume political dialogue’

Opinion: Democratic debates are not just TV show built around single issue

Georgia

January 23, 2026

Political analyst Dimitri Tskitishvili comments on Irakli Kobakhidze’s remarks on the importance of debates

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 19-23 January, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 23, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Opinion: 'Georgia left without allies as Trump excludes it from Peace Council'

Georgia

January 22, 2026

International relations expert: “Ivanishvili has deliberately removed Georgia from geopolitics”

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