Russia

Russia

Russia is tightening financial control over South Ossetia, starting with the president’s resignation

Russia

June 24, 2026

Most likely, his place will soon be taken by a Kremlin-backed appointee

Azerbaijan-Russia

Azerbaijan in the supply chain for Russia’s Kh-29TE missiles? Ukrainian media investigation

Azerbaijan-Russia

June 21, 2026

UNITED24: “This is how Russia, despite sanctions, meets its military needs through third countries.” Officially and declaratively, Azerbaijan does not support Russia’s war against Ukraine

Abkhazia-Russia

Russia drops 'foreign agent' label for Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig

Abkhazia-Russia

June 20, 2026

The journalist hopes this is not a one-off action, but the beginning of a systemic reset in Moscow’s approach to Abkhazia

Tbilisi protest against Russian Language Day

Georgia-Russia

‘Handful of extremists’: Moscow demands punishment for protesters in Georgia over Russian Language Day celebrations

Georgia-Russia

June 20, 2026

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova: “Russian Language Day is an integral part of Georgia’s cultural heritage and a symbol of friendship"

Kremlin-backed politician emerges as South Ossetia's new prime minister and potential presidential contender

South Ossetia

June 17, 2026

Many observers believe Kambolov was dispatched to Tskhinval by Moscow to address the failures of President Alan Gagloev's government and eventually take his place.

Russian presidential envoy visits Tbilisi, says culture can rebuild trust

Georgia-Russia

June 16, 2026

Mikhail Shvydkoy attended screenings of Moscow Musical Theatre productions in Tbilisi.

Abkhaz MP's warning of decline in Russia ties sparks government reaction

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2026

The authorities quickly moved to reassure Moscow that they do not share his view

Russian activist: 'Georgia's security service tried to force me to spy on protesters'

Georgia-Russia

June 07, 2026

Dubovsky claims he refused to cooperate and was threatened with deportation to Russia.

‘No grounds for referendum yet’: Yerevan responds to calls to choose between EU and EAEU

Armenia-Russia

June 01, 2026

Four members of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union have urged Armenia to hold a referendum on choosing between the EAEU and the EU. Here is how the prime minister and economy minister responded.

Russian pressure on Armenia ahead of elections

Pressure from Russia on Armenia ahead of elections: economy as tool of influence

Armenia-Russia

May 29, 2026

Experts say the pressure is temporary, but Armenia’s dependence on the Russian market has made it possible and highlights the need to diversify economic ties.

Pro-Russian groups in Georgia have created a Council for Monitoring Russophobia. Opinion

Georgia-Russia

May 26, 2026

Shota Digmelashvili, Forbes: “This action should be viewed in the context of a recently adopted law in Russia that allows it to annex any country in order to ‘protect’ Russians living there”

Ukrainian drones have disrupted nearly a third of Russia’s oil refining capacity

Russia

May 25, 2026

About 32 percent of Russia’s oil-refining capacity — responsible for roughly 28 percent of the country’s gasoline production — has been taken offline

Yerevan responds to Shoigu's accusations

'We are not inclined to create tension' - Yerevan responds to Moscow's claims of 'unfriendly steps'

Armenia-Russia

May 21, 2026

Russian deputy foreign minister and Security Council secretary say Armenia’s stance on Russian-led EAEU is ‘absolutely unacceptable’

How a Russian village lives after all the men went to war: million-ruble debts at grocery stores, bears roaming the streets

Eastern Europe

May 21, 2026

In Russia, the first settlement has been officially awarded the title “Village of Military Valor.”

Leaked Russian documents: hybrid attacks on Armenia

Leak reveals secret documents on Russia’s hybrid attacks against Armenia

Armenia-Russia

May 18, 2026

According to the documents, so-called “research” centres operating in Israel and Egypt received millions of roubles. The campaigns targeted not only Armenia, but also several other countries.

Georgia’s foreign ministry at the Council of Europe

‘Russia continues annexation in Georgia while West applies double standards,’ Georgian MoFA tells Council of Europe

Georgia-Russia

May 15, 2026

Maka Botchorishvili: ‘We know the cost of war all too well and understand that peace is not simply the absence of military escalation’

Russian MP: Georgia does not want to 'play games' with Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Georgia-Russia

May 13, 2026

Konstantin Zatulin: “The European Union continues to blackmail Georgia over its aspirations to join the EU and NATO”

Ukraine discusses 'airport truce' with Russia, awaits European participation in negotiations

Eastern Europe

May 13, 2026

The proposal envisions an agreement under which both sides would refrain from striking airports

Black rain over the Black Sea: How the Russian city of Tuapse is struggling to cope with the consequences of Ukrainian attacks

War in Ukraine

May 12, 2026

What is happening in Tuapse — and how local residents are trying to mitigate the environmental consequences.

'We know better when to decide': Nikol Pashinyan responds to Vladimir Putin on choice between EU and EAEU

Armenia-Russia

May 11, 2026

Putin said Armenia should decide “as soon as possible” between the EU and EAEU in order to pursue “a soft divorce”. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan disagrees. Here are the details.