Russia

UK sanctions tanker that delivered Russian oil to Georgia’s Kulevi port

It remains unclear whether this will directly affect Georgian ports or previously completed operations.

Russia’s $90bn oil network: how Azerbaijani businessmen were exposed

The investigation shows that tankers linked to Azerbaijan became a key part of a sanctions-evasion network.

EU document on Ukraine calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Georgia, Radio Liberty reports

The text also calls for a ban on Russian military presence in Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia.

Kremlin message to Tbilisi: diplomatic ties with Russia would bring greater economic benefits

Deputy foreign minister says Moscow open to expanding cooperation

Awaiting end of war in Ukraine: Russia’s intentions in South Caucasus

Armenian analyst Sergey Minasyan on whether Russia has the capacity to expand into the South Caucasus and what scenarios may lie ahead

Russian court orders in-absentia arrest of an Abkhazian MP and six other opposition figures

Opinion: Why an Abkhaz passport loses out to a Russian one

A Russian passport gives Abkhazians access to far more generous social payments and benefits.

'There are issues that need to be discussed' - Armenia’s parliament speaker warns Lavrov

The warning came ahead of closed-door talks in Moscow, but it remains unclear whether the sides reached agreement on all key issues.

Opinion: 'Everything must be done to ensure Russian Railways leaves Armenia'

Political analyst Ruben Meghrabyan says Russian Railways will not restore the three railway sections needed to fully unblock Armenia, as this does not serve Russia’s interests

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

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

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

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

Russia provides Abkhazia with additional free electricity for February

This means that rolling power cuts in Abkhazia are unlikely this winter.

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

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

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

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

Russia says Georgia maintains ties with Moscow despite external pressure

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

Abkhazia’s Interior Ministry probes reports of alleged abduction of Russian contractor

Russian military correspondent Semen Pegov claims the contractor was taken into a forest and forced to sign a contract for the supply of construction materials.

Russian journalist on trial over remark that '20% of Georgia is occupied by Russia'

This is the first case in which charges under Russia’s “discrediting the army” law are not related to the war in Ukraine.

New travel rules for Russian minors: how will they affect Abkhazia’s citizens?

From 20 January, Russian citizens under the age of 14 must have an international passport in order to leave the country.