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“Why don’t we have the right?” Who receives child benefits in Abkhazia — and what risks they face

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2025

More than 50 women were involved in the fraudulent scheme

Abkhazia-Russia

Opinion: Why Abkhaz foreign minister’s visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Abkhazia-Russia

June 10, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig on why Oleg Bartsyts’ visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Russia’s migration changes will affect Armenian citizens

Armenia-Russia

Russia’s stricter migration laws to also impact Armenian citizens

Armenia-Russia

June 06, 2025

Russia changes rules for foreigners’ stay: what Armenian labour migrants need to know before travelling

Russia

Moscow–Sukhumi train and around 20 others halted due to railway explosion

Russia

June 06, 2025

On 1 June, train derailments also occurred on the railway in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions

Russia claims UK recruits Georgian activists

Russian Foreign Intelligence: "UK recruited students, feminists and LGBT activists for subversive work in Georgia"

Georgia-Russia

June 06, 2025

According to the SVR, the Georgian Dream party has prioritised national interests, which has provoked irritation among Western “liberal globalists.”

"He made a laughing stock of us": Abkhaz opposition reacts to ex-president Aslan Bzhania’s visit to Adygea

Abkhazia

June 03, 2025

The opposition believes that Bzhania has no right whatsoever to represent Abkhazia anywhere.

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 24, 2025

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

Abkhazia-Russia

May 24, 2025

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Georgia bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from re-exporting cars and equipment through its territory

Georgia-Russia

May 21, 2025

"It is unlikely to prevent re-export to Russia — it’s just that now citizens of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will be handling it"

Lavrov’s visit to Yerevan and the unconventional welcome: details

Lavrov in Yerevan: Traditional diplomacy, untraditional atmosphere

Armenia-Russia

May 21, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Minister arrived in the Armenian capital with a packed schedule of talks and public appearances. But his visit was overshadowed by an anti-Putin flash mob staged outside the Russian Embassy, on the airport road — and online.

Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia

North Caucasus

May 20, 2025

Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation

Poland intercepts aircraft tyres bound for Russia, shipment linked to Azerbaijani firm

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 20, 2025

The shipment was sent by a company based in Spain, though no specific names have been disclosed. Experts say this lack of transparency hinders public oversight and delays legal assessment

Opinion: "Moscow and Tbilisi are discussing resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests"

Abkhazia-Russia

May 19, 2025

Inal Hashig: "For Moscow, Georgia is currently the most important hub for re-export. In this context, will Moscow look for an option acceptable to Abkhazia, or will it simply push through the decision it needs?"

Simplified citizenship in South Ossetia fuels speculation of joining Russia — most residents disagree

South Ossetia

May 18, 2025

Many in the republic want to be part of Russia. However, a JAMnews source close to the South Ossetian president said that “this issue is not on the agenda at all”

Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens

Abkhazia-Russia

May 18, 2025

For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian

Russia’s FSB accuses Abkhaz women of child benefit fraud

Abkhazia

May 16, 2025

It turned out, unexpectedly, that receiving Russian benefits while living in Abkhazia is illegal

“Shadow” Russian oil flow to Europe via Azerbaijan: the new UK sanctions explained

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 15, 2025

UK sanctions target an Azerbaijani tanker, two firms, and five businessmen for helping move Russian oil to Europe

Russian agents in Abkhazia | Discussion of Inal Khashig and Astamur Tania

Abkhazia-Russia

May 13, 2025

Russian foreign agents in Abkhazia – Editor of the newspaper Chegemskaya Pravda Inal Khashig spoke with historian and political scientist Astamur Tania.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

May 11, 2025

The exact date of the visit will be announced later. It will be Putin’s fifth official visit to Abkhazia

Why Azerbaijan-Russia ties have cooled — and what comes next

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 11, 2025

"Aliyev's boycott of the parade in Moscow sparked a sharp reaction in the media in Russia. However, it is no longer a model for anyone, and Baku is aware of the new geopolitical realities"

Pashinyan to visit Moscow on 9 May: what to expect

Pashinyan to visit Moscow on 9 May. Analyst urges tough talks with Russia

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed yesterday that he will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May. An expert weighs in on the implications of the visit