regional politics Caucasus

Armenian rights lawyer files ECHR complaint over Ruben Vardanyan's 20-year jail sentence in Baku

Karabakh conflict

July 23, 2026

Former state minister of the former self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February. He did not appeal, saying legal remedies in Azerbaijan were ineffective.

Part of Abkhazia’s opposition urges Armenians to vote against Nikol Pashinyan in parliamentary elections

Abkhazia

May 29, 2026

Other opposition figures criticised the appeal, describing it as interference in Armenia’s internal affairs.

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.

'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.

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

'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

Georgian PM Kobakhidze meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan

Georgia-Ukraine

May 04, 2026

The meeting took place during the 8th summit of the European Political Community

Abkhazia’s parliament ‘protects’ opposition figure from authorities – what it means, and opinions

Abkhazia

April 24, 2026

Parliament rejects a request by prosecutors to strip opposition leader Kan Kvarchia of parliamentary immunity

'Hint of discontent': Armenia’s foreign minister skips Antalya diplomatic forum

Armenia-Turkey

April 17, 2026

According to Turkologist Nelli Minasyan, the Armenian side is signalling its dissatisfaction with Turkey’s failure to implement the agreements reached.

Mikheil Saakashvili: Orban was Putin’s main envoy to Ivanishvili

Mikheil Saakashvili

April 15, 2026

Saakashvili: “Orban helped Georgian Dream ‘manage’ relations with the US and received money in return”

'Regional security and peace': Georgia’s prime minister meets Azerbaijan’s president

Azerbaijan-Georgia

April 06, 2026

On the eve of President Aliyev’s visit, Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov was expelled from Georgia

Failed South Ossetian presidential candidate: did an ally of Alan Gagloev try to take his place?

South Ossetia

April 02, 2026

Nelli Gogicheva announces presidential bid but quickly withdraws, citing pressure from “hostile forces”

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan

February 17, 2026

The former state minister of the unrecognised NKR barred his lawyer from presenting arguments in his defence, saying it was “not a court, but a tribunal”. Vardanyan’s final statement, his family’s response and expert commentary