Russia

Deportation, ‘international wanted list’ mark new escalation in Baku-Moscow tensions

August 18, 2026

Russia deported the head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow, while Azerbaijan placed three Russian citizens on an international wanted list.

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

Opinion on Georgian petrol in Abkhazia: ‘If needed, it’s possible’

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 14, 2026

The petrol shortage in Abkhazia emerged as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Abkhazia

Severe petrol shortages hit Abkhazia amid Russia fuel crisis following Ukrainian attacks — VIDEO

Abkhazia

August 13, 2026

All petroleum products supplied to Abkhazia had previously come exclusively from Russia. But petrol has now also been delivered from territory controlled by Tbilisi.

Armenia

Armenia seeks alternatives amid concerns over possible Russian gas price hike

Armenia

August 11, 2026

Ruling-party MP Sargis Khandanyan said Armenia could import gas from Iran or Azerbaijan.

Is Wildberries moving to Kazakhstan?

Eastern Europe

August 09, 2026

Wildberries builds two major logistics centers in Kazakhstan amid drone attacks on its warehouses in Russia

Relatives of missing Russian soldiers demand that the state search for them. In response, they are accused of working for Ukrainian intelligence

Eastern Europe

August 09, 2026

How the russian state leaves families of missing soldiers without answers — and what happens to those who speak out about the system’s failures

August, 2008. Chronology of the war over South Ossetia in facts and photos

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

August 07, 2026

August five-day war: what happened. JAMnews has published a detailed, chronological review of how the war started and unfolded over those five days

Possible developments in Armenia-EAEU relations

'There are signs Armenia is heading for 'divorce' from the Russian-led EAEU,' says Armenian political analyst

Armenia-Russia

August 06, 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has described the decline in trade between Armenia and Russia as "dramatic". Analysts in Yerevan are examining the reasons behind the downturn and what it could mean for Armenia's future ties with the EAEU.

Pashinyan rejects exclusive ties with Russia

Pashinyan: 'Russia wants either exclusive ties or nothing'

Armenia-Russia

July 30, 2026

The Armenian prime minister said Russia's approach is that relations between the two countries should either be exclusive or not exist at all. He stressed that Yerevan does not share that view

SVR warns of economic crisis in Armenia as Yerevan pushes back

'Moscow will only push Armenia out of Russian-led blocs': Reaction to Russia's foreign intelligence claim

Armenia-Russia

July 29, 2026

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service said the Russian-led EAEU would not "sponsor Armenia's marathon swim towards the EU" and warned the country would face an economic crisis if it left the bloc. The statement prompted a sharp response from Yerevan.

EU sanctions Inter RAO, Russian company controlling energy assets in Georgia

Georgia-Russia

July 27, 2026

Inter RAO is the indirect owner of Georgia's Telasi, Telmico, Khrami HPP I and Khrami HPP II.

Russia’s state Duma passes law targeting citizens abroad, restricting property rights and passport renewals

Eastern Europe

July 23, 2026

Those at greatest risk are people targeted for political reasons, including journalists, politicians, human rights defenders, and civic activists.

Chechnya’s recruitment machine: How Kadyrov sustains his forces by enlisting civilians

Chechnya

July 22, 2026

An investigation by Novaya Gazeta Europe examines how the war has transformed the power structure in Chechnya

Man arrested in Georgia over attack on Russian-speaking tourist: What we know

Georgia-Russia

July 20, 2026

A video showing a young Georgian man striking a Russian-speaking tourist in the face has been viewed millions of times

Armenia increases subsidies for South Caucasus Railway

Armenia to restore tracks near Turkish and Azerbaijani borders on its own despite Russian control of its railways

Armenia-Russia

July 17, 2026

Analysts urged against escalating tensions with Moscow, and the Armenian authorities decided to increase subsidies to the railway operator while postponing the issue of ending Russia's concession

Russia's smear campaign against Azerbaijan

‘Smear campaign’ in Russian media and Azerbaijani foreign minister’s Moscow visit: What’s changing?

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 17, 2026

Bayramov's visit to Moscow signals that official dialogue continues, despite an ongoing information confrontation.

Russian MFA spokeswoman: 'West cannot stomach Georgia's independence'

Georgia-Russia

July 17, 2026

The Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman commented on remarks by the Georgian prime minister.

Criticism of Russia at Azerbaijani conference

Russia faces criticism over ethnic discrimination at state-backed conference in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 08, 2026

The conference participants urged Russia to recognise Circassian genocide and end deployment of ethnic minorities to Ukraine

Galuzin calls for Geneva talks to move from Switzerland

Mikhail Galuzin says Geneva talks should move from Switzerland, arguing country has lost its neutrality

Georgia-Russia

July 03, 2026

According to the Russian deputy foreign minister, Switzerland is no longer a neutral mediator after joining Western sanctions against Russia

‘I just want to die': Kyiv survivors recount devastating Russian missile strike

Conflict in Ukraine

July 03, 2026

Ukrainian outlet Hromadske reports from the scene of the tragedy.

EU chief visits Yerevan with pledge to 'open doors' for Armenian exports

Armenia-EU

July 02, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Yerevan to express support amid Russian trade restrictions, pledging preferential access for Armenian exports to the EU market.