black sea region news

Abkhazia’s president to hold regular consultations with opposition figures

Abkhazia

May 22, 2026

To that end, a Consultative Council of Political Forces has been created, with the stated aim of “uniting efforts for the future of the country”.

Opinion: ‘Ski resort construction in Abkhazia marks new wave of political turbulence’

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Sukhum-based blogger Kirill Bazilevsky is highly sceptical about the Abkhaz government’s plans to build a major ski resort in Abkhazia.

Boycott of new electricity meters in Abkhazia sparks calls to cut bureaucracy

Abkhazia

May 13, 2026

New electricity meters are currently being installed across Abkhazia, with social media users complaining that the devices are adding extra kilowatts to their bills.

Kyiv wants to 'open new page' in relations with Georgia, says Ukrainian FM

Georgia-Ukraine

May 12, 2026

Ukraine recently appointed an ambassador to Georgia after the post remained vacant for four years.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

What’s behind Russia’s hostile response to Armenia’s deepening ties with EU?

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2026

Moscow reacts to two EU-linked summits in Yerevan and the visit of the Ukrainian president — political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan comments

Former ‘main opposition figure’ in Abkhazia returns to politics

Politics in Abkhazia

May 05, 2026

During his absence, MP Kan Kvarchia emerged as the de facto leader of the opposition.

'Building the Future': Yerevan hosts 8th European Political Community summit

Armenia

May 04, 2026

Leaders from Armenia’s neighbours are also taking part, including the Georgian prime minister and the Turkish vice-president, while Azerbaijan’s president joined the summit online

Opinion: 'Control over corridors, not territories, is becoming decisive'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 20, 2026

In the new system, the roles of regional states are shifting: Azerbaijan is emerging as a key hub, Armenia as an adapting actor, while Georgia risks losing its agency.

'Georgia is a frontline in global fight against dictatorships' — Interview with Congressman Joe Wilson

Georgia-USA

April 20, 2026

In an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Wilson says that “the Georgian people deserve genuinely free and fair elections.”