Russia

Iran

Opinion from Baku: What could Russia-Iran's closer ties mean for South Caucasus? 

Iran

January 14, 2025

Russia and Iran are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. What new developments will follow the signing?

Baku-Grozny flight crash

Ilham Aliyev: 'Russian officials are to blame for Azerbaijani citizens’ deaths in this tragedy'

Baku-Grozny flight crash

January 07, 2025

Azerbaijan’s President reiterated accusations against Russia for downing the AZAL plane over Chechnya. "The responsibility for the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens in this tragedy rests with representatives of the Russian Federation," Aliyev said.

Armenia

Opinion: Armenia must use its trump card on road unblocking issue

Armenia

December 31, 2024

Ruben Safrastyan discusses Yerevan's relations with Ankara and Baku, the Russia-West rivalry, and potential developments in the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan-Russia

Ilham Aliyev: 'Russia clearly seeks to bury the issue'

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 30, 2024

After Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of trying to cover up the downing of the passenger plane in an interview, Vladimir Putin called his Azerbaijani counterpart again.

2025 Presidential elections in Abkhazia : ruling party candidate and opposition leader compete for Kremlin loyalty

Abkhazia-Russia

December 27, 2024

Moscow is clearly betting on Vice President Badra Gunba, considering him more reliable.

Baku responds to Ramzan Kadyrov: 'Azerbaijan doesn't need assistance, but demands recognition of fact'

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 27, 2024

Azerbaijan's General Prosecutor's Office has sent officials to Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, to investigate the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash.

'Azerbaijani plane downed by Russian air defense system': First semi-official version from Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 26, 2024

According to political analyst Farhad Mammadov, the fact that preliminary information has been made public suggests that Baku expects official recognition from Russian authorities of the incident, followed by steps such as an apology and compensation.

Vladikavkaz shopping mall blast: One killed in suspected drone attack

North Caucasus

December 25, 2024

There have also been reports of drone attacks in neighbouring republics of Ingushetia and Chechnya.

'Tomorrow they might stay silent if South Ossetia is 'given' to Georgia'

South Ossetia

December 22, 2024

Russian customs documents list South Ossetia and Abkhazia as part of Georgia, despite Moscow's official recognition of their independence.

Ilham Aliyev: "Armenia can't keep up with us in arms race"

Azerbaijan

December 18, 2024

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told RIA Novosti that the 2025 military budget will hit a record high, citing an arms race with Armenia.

The Strasbourg Court held Russia fully responsible for property rights violations in Abkhazia during the 1990s

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

December 18, 2024

"Georgia has made sufficient efforts to restore state control over the territory of Abkhazia. Russia did not protect the property rights of owners"

Opinion: Baku could become venue for Ukraine negotiations

Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Experts from the South Caucasus Research Center (CSSC) analyze potential mediation opportunities and Baku's role in facilitating peace in Ukraine.

Are Abkhaz students in Russia at risk of being sent to fight in Ukraine?

Abkhazia-Russia

December 14, 2024

This concern stems from the dual citizenship agreement between Abkhazia and Russia being in a frozen state.

New railroad from Russia to Georgia: How necessary and feasible is it?

Georgia

December 11, 2024

The Russian-Georgian Business Council and the Ingush authorities now support the idea of constructing the Caucasus Transit Railway.

Energy crisis in Abkhazia: Daytime power cuts loom

Abkhazia

December 09, 2024

Abkhazia’s budget lacks funds to buy Russian electricity at market rates.

Russia bans Abkhaz mandarins: health crisis or political punishment?

Abkhazia-Russia

December 07, 2024

The official explanation for the ban cites the detection of a pest in the mandarins – the western flower thrips.

Abkhazia on the brink of an energy collapse

Abkhazia-Russia

December 06, 2024

With water levels in the Ingur River dropping and Russia halting free electricity supplies, Abkhazia faces power outages

Sinking Russia and Azerbaijanis struggling to stay afloat

Azerbaijan-Russia

November 28, 2024

The worsening economic situation in the neighboring country will reduce cash flows to Azerbaijani households.

Russia says door open for Armenia's return to CSTO

Armenia-Russia

November 28, 2024

In response to another refusal by Armenian authorities to participate in Russian-led CSTO, Moscow said: "Doors for Yerevan's return remain open."

Abkhazia protests against a controversial investment deal with Russia, demand president’s resignation. 15-16 November, 2024

Abkhazia-Russia

November 16, 2024

It is considered exploitative for Abkhazia and is ironically referred to as "benefits for oligarchs"

"Georgia clearly concedes Abkhazia to Russia" Commentary.

Abkhazia

November 16, 2024

Conflict expert Paata Zakareishvili: "This is likely the price that Georgia's leaders must pay to maintain their power with Russia's support."

Opinion: "Next Abkhaz president will face the same dilemma — balancing sovereignty and ties with Russia"

Abkhazia-Russia

November 16, 2024

"In Abkhazia, presidential elections are coming up, and the new leader will face the issue of the Russian-Abkhaz investment agreement, the same one that led to Bzhania's downfall"

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