Russia

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

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

Georgia-Russia

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

Conflict in Ukraine

‘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.

Armenia-EU

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.

Georgia protests Russia-Tskhinvali agreement

Georgia expresses concern over agreement between Russia and Tskhinvali

Georgia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Tbilisi says the agreement violates international law and undermines the process of constructive dialogue

“Circling above ‘Annexation Airport'”: Georgian expert says Russia adopted new regional strategy

Georgia

July 02, 2026

Paata Zakareishvili: "Tbilisi can offer Abkhazia and Tskhinvali something Russia never can: not rigid control, but a long-term relationship based on respect for their human and political reality"

67th round of the Geneva International Discussions

Russia renews call for Georgia to sign non-use of force agreement at Geneva talks

Georgia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Moscow argues that such an agreement has become more necessary amid deepening cooperation between NATO and Georgia.

'We are not discussing Trump Route project with Russia' - Armenia's deputy foreign minister

Armenia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan responds to Moscow's claim that the TRIPP project "would only benefit from Russia's participation".

Russian airline drops Sochi flights in favour of Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 30, 2026

The most likely reason is the recent increase in Ukrainian drone attacks on Sochi

Putin speaks on fuel crisis for the first time. What doesn’t match the facts in his interview

Russia

June 30, 2026

Putin said there is a “certain shortage” of fuel, but described the situation as “not critical.”

"I am proud to be the first school student in the world sanctioned by an authoritarian regime"

Georgia

June 29, 2026

A British teenager has uncovered a network of crypto mining operations that allegedly helped Russia launder billions

Georgian civil society statement: "Russia has begun annexing the occupied territories"

Georgia-Russia

June 28, 2026

The 56 signatories of the open letter say Russia's actions pose a threat to Georgia's sovereignty and regional stability

Moscow's new man in Tskhinvali: what Kambolov's appointment means - views from Tbilisi

Georgia-Russia

June 28, 2026

Three interpretations of Kambolov’s appointment in Tskhinvali: a new stage of annexation, a Kremlin–Tbilisi agreement, or simply an anti-corruption effort

Pashinyan: 'Eurasian Economic Union must make clear whether it still exists'

Armenia-Russia

June 25, 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that without the free movement of goods, services, labour and capital, the EAEU does not exist. His remarks come amid Russian trade restrictions on Armenia

Russia tightens financial control over South Ossetia, starting with president’s resignation

Russia

June 24, 2026

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

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

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

‘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.