Russia

Ten die in Russia after drinking fake chacha from local market

In the heart of Russia’s tourist south, a parallel alcohol market has taken shape over the years — unregulated, semi-legal and potentially deadly

“To the world, we’re all Russians” - an Abkhaz politician’s remark sparked backlash online

The opposition called these words “an outburst of sycophancy"

Abkhazia for Russia – a freeloader or an ally? Opinion

Abkhaz opposition figure Dmitry Gvaramia believes that “isolated Russia should especially value such a loyal ally as Abkhazia”

British Embassy: "Georgian Dream has distanced itself from Euro-Atlantic cooperation"

"What Russia is doing is systematic colonization." Opinion from Abkhazia

Azerbaijani-Russian relations at a new stage: causes of tension and future prospects

Among the main events that worsened the situation are: the Azerbaijani plane shot down by Russian air defenses; raids against Azerbaijanis in Russia; mutual accusations in the media and at the diplomatic level

Ilham Aliyev on the lawsuit against Russia, his meeting with Nikol Pashinyan, the Zangezur corridor, and more

The president of Azerbaijan replaces the principle of media freedom with the task of defending state interests. While expressing support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, he once again avoided mentioning Russia

“Bad season”: Why are Abkhazia’s hotel owners losing money - and what’s Russia’s role?

The main antagonist in this tourism drama is the Russian tour operator Biblio-Globus

Abkhaz musician allowed entry into Russia - seen in Abkhazia as sign of improving ties with Moscow

"This disproves the former president Aslan Bzhania’s claims that he was overthrown by “anti-Russian forces with the help of foreign intelligence services”

Opinion: "Russia is trying to hurt Armenia’s economy using a proxy - and Georgia is the proxy"

Paata Zakareishvili: “While tensions between Russia and Armenia are rising, Georgia suddenly started halting transit and checking the quality of Armenian brandy. Why do you care about the quality of the brandy if it’s not meant for you?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

“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

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