Russia

Georgia-Russia

‘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’

Georgia-Russia

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”

Eastern Europe

Ukraine discusses the idea of an “airport truce” with Russia and awaits european participation in the negotiations

Eastern Europe

May 13, 2026

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

War in Ukraine

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.

'De facto annexation': Russia and South Ossetia sign new alliance agreement

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev described the signing of the treaty as “a step towards the reunification of the Ossetian people”.

Ahead of Victory Day, Russia plans widespread internet shutdowns across at least 21 regions

Eastern Europe

May 06, 2026

including Saint Petersburg, Kazan, the Moscow Region and other major cities.

Russia now requires truck drivers crossing from Georgia to declare the purpose of entering the country

Georgia-Russia

May 05, 2026

The new rules will come into force on 30 June 2026 and are linked to an extension of the permitted length of stay for foreign drivers in the country.

Forty Years After the Disaster: Five Books That Help Make Sense of Chernobyl

Russia

April 26, 2026

Over the past 40 years, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster has been reflected repeatedly in popular culture — across a wide range of genres, from documentary and literature to film, television, and video games.

Zelensky in Azerbaijan: possible Ukraine-Russia talks in Baku, alongside other developments

War in Ukraine

April 26, 2026

Six agreements were signed, and discussions focused on cooperation in counter-drone technologies and joint production in the defense industry. The timing of the visit also carries particular political significance

Drone lessons in kindergartens and schools: how Russia is drawing children into the military system

Eastern Europe

April 21, 2026

Russia needs a large reserve of future operators, engineers, and loyal personnel.

Russia threatens Georgia with 'appropriate economic measures' if it joins the EU

Georgia-Russia

April 17, 2026

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made the statement at a briefing

Deal on Azerbaijani plane downed by Russian air defences: Baku drops demand to punish those responsible

Azerbaijan-Russia

April 16, 2026

A joint statement by the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Russia officially acknowledges the “unintentional downing” of an AZAL passenger plane in December 2024

Opinion: 'Russia ‘blackmails’ Armenia with threat of gas price hikes'

Armenia-Russia

April 06, 2026

Armenian experts say Yerevan could turn to alternatives, such as importing gas from Kazakhstan. They add that Russia would also incur losses if it raises prices.

Abkhazia to attract $1.25bn in investment, but opposition questions benefits

Abkhazia-Russia

April 06, 2026

The opposition Telegram channel says Abkhazia previously received large-scale Russian funding but wasted it

Russia ready to normalise ties with Georgia if Tbilisi is willing, says foreign ministry

Georgia-Russia

April 02, 2026

The foreign ministry representative said economic, transport and tourism ties between Georgia and Russia are “actively developing”

Russian intelligence claims Ecumenical Patriarch seeks influence over Georgian Church

Georgia-Russia

March 31, 2026

To this end, the SVR claims, he is seeking to influence the election of a new Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia.

'Georgia also appears interested in constructive relations with Russia,' says Maria Zakharova

Georgia-Russia

March 26, 2026

Economic benefits of Russia–Georgia ties remain the Kremlin’s main argument

Head of Abkhaz diaspora in Rostov remanded in pre-trial detention over 'anti-Russian statements'

Abkhazia-Russia

March 18, 2026

On social media, Bzhinava’s detention has been linked to his stance on the issuing of Russian domestic passports in Abkhazia

US congressman calls for report on Russian intelligence activity in Georgia

Georgia-USA

February 26, 2026

The bill aims to produce a report assessing Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia.

Opinion: Armenia would benefit from returning its railways to state control

Armenia-Russia

February 26, 2026

Armenia’s railways have operated under a Russian concession since 2008, but growing criticism of the operator’s performance has fuelled debate over ending the contract.

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

War in Ukraine

February 26, 2026

Alexander Dugin, often described as “Putin’s brain”, said last month that no post-Soviet state should possess sovereignty.

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