Russia

“Silence the enemy’s voice”: Protesters in Armenia demand shutdown of Russian TV channels

July 09, 2025

A protest took place in Yerevan outside the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, which has the authority to make such a decision. Details and video from the protest

Abkhazia-Russia

Repairs to Abkhazia's promenade will be funded by Russian city budgets

Abkhazia-Russia

July 04, 2025

Renovation starts October 1 and lasts until May 2026, funded by twin cities - Moscow, Ufa, Kazan, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod - and Abkhaz diaspora businessmen in Russia

Azerbaijan-USA

Zangezur Corridor through Armenia back in the spotlight: US plan and Azerbaijan-Russia tensions

Azerbaijan-USA

July 03, 2025

Where the US plan for controlling the Zangezur Corridor came from, how it excludes Russia’s involvement, and what it changes in the overall security and influence dynamics in the South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-Russia

Baku opened a criminal case against Moscow over killings of Azerbaijanis; separately, evidence shows Russia shot down Azerbaijani plane

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 02, 2025

Baku paused government talks with Moscow, detained Russian journalists, canceled Russian concerts, and is considering closing Russian-language schools. The key question: how will Russia respond?

Operation ‘Sputnik Azerbaijan’: A new spike in tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 01, 2025

Context: murder and arrests of Azerbaijanis in Russia, downed Azerbaijani plane, and closure of Turan agency after report on the incident with President Aliyev’s plane

Abkhazia to start buying electricity from Russia in August to prepare for winter shortages

Abkhazia-Russia

July 01, 2025

Abkhazia hopes to save money this way. The crisis is linked to increased cryptocurrency mining

Violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia’s Yekaterinburg sparks Baku–Moscow tensions: opinions

Azerbaijan-Russia

June 30, 2025

“Everyone was thrown to the floor in different rooms and beaten with various objects, forced to eat dirt.” What happened in Yekaterinburg, harsh statements in state media in Baku directed at Russia and Putin personally. What to expect next

UK warns: businesses in Georgia and Armenia aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion will be sanctioned

War in Ukraine

June 29, 2025

This guide helps non-British companies in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan understand UK sanctions on Russia and the serious risks of breaking them, with clear examples

Abkhaz opposition leader freed in Russia after presidential appeal

Abkhazia-Russia

June 26, 2025

Adgur Ardzinba, who had been sentenced in Russia to 15 days of administrative detention, spent only three days in custody

Ukrainians freed from Russian prisons left in harsh conditions at Georgian border as Tbilisi denies entry

Georgia-Ukraine

June 25, 2025

Dozens of Ukrainians held in basement near Upper Lars crossing — volunteers report food and water shortages, say Ukraine's embassy in Georgia opposes their entry

Abkhaz official fired over Russian tourists comment

Instant noodle scandal: Abkhaz official fired over mention of ‘Doshirak’

Abkhazia-Russia

June 24, 2025

Her remarks were seen as disrespectful towards Russian tourists

Moscow attempting ‘Ivanishvili 2.0’ operation in Armenia, says analyst

Armenia-Russia

June 23, 2025

The arrested Russian-Armenian oligarch has received support from both Moscow and the Armenian opposition. Political analyst Robert Gevondyan weighs in

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed in Russia

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed for 15 days in Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 22, 2025

The official reason cited was driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence

Russian energy company delegation visits Georgia, despite director being under sanctions

Georgia-Russia

June 18, 2025

Andrey Ryumin and his delegation met with Georgian energy companies and the Ministry of Economy to discuss energy cooperation and infrastructure plans