Russia

“Silence the enemy’s voice”: Protesters in Armenia demand shutdown of Russian TV channels

Armenia-Russia

July 09, 2025

A protest took place in Yerevan outside the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, which has the authority to make such a decision. Details and video from the protest

"Nationalization of Armenia’s electric networks would collapse Russian influence": Opinion

Armenia

July 09, 2025

Political analyst Robert Gevondyan believes that to stop the “Russification” of Armenia, the government should also regain control over ArmRosgazprom and the South Caucasus Railway.

Violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia’s Yekaterinburg sparks Baku–Moscow tensions: opinions

Azerbaijan-Russia

June 30, 2025

“Everyone was thrown to the floor in different rooms and beaten with various objects, forced to eat dirt.” What happened in Yekaterinburg, harsh statements in state media in Baku directed at Russia and Putin personally. What to expect next

UK warns: businesses in Georgia and Armenia aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion will be sanctioned

War in Ukraine

June 29, 2025

This guide helps non-British companies in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan understand UK sanctions on Russia and the serious risks of breaking them, with clear examples

North Ossetia uneasy and concerned over Ingushetia’s attempts to “befriend” Georgia

Russia

June 12, 2025

North Ossetia believes Georgia is trying to use Ingushetia as a foothold to expand its influence in the North Caucasus

Moscow–Sukhumi train and around 20 others halted due to railway explosion

Russia

June 06, 2025

On 1 June, train derailments also occurred on the railway in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

Abkhazia-Russia

May 24, 2025

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Lavrov in Yerevan: Traditional diplomacy, untraditional atmosphere

Armenia-Russia

May 21, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Minister arrived in the Armenian capital with a packed schedule of talks and public appearances. But his visit was overshadowed by an anti-Putin flash mob staged outside the Russian Embassy, on the airport road — and online.

Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia

North Caucasus

May 20, 2025

Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation

Simplified citizenship in South Ossetia fuels speculation of joining Russia — most residents disagree

South Ossetia

May 18, 2025

Many in the republic want to be part of Russia. However, a JAMnews source close to the South Ossetian president said that “this issue is not on the agenda at all”

Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens

Abkhazia-Russia

May 18, 2025

For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian

Russia’s FSB accuses Abkhaz women of child benefit fraud

Abkhazia

May 16, 2025

It turned out, unexpectedly, that receiving Russian benefits while living in Abkhazia is illegal

“Shadow” Russian oil flow to Europe via Azerbaijan: the new UK sanctions explained

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 15, 2025

UK sanctions target an Azerbaijani tanker, two firms, and five businessmen for helping move Russian oil to Europe

Russian agents in Abkhazia | Discussion of Inal Khashig and Astamur Tania

Abkhazia-Russia

May 13, 2025

Russian foreign agents in Abkhazia – Editor of the newspaper Chegemskaya Pravda Inal Khashig spoke with historian and political scientist Astamur Tania.

Pashinyan to visit Moscow on 9 May. Analyst urges tough talks with Russia

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed yesterday that he will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May. An expert weighs in on the implications of the visit

Opinion on flights between Sukhumi and Russia: "Any self-respecting government in Georgia’s place would respond with countermeasures"

Georgia-Russia

May 02, 2025

Tina Khidasheli: “If the country had a real prime minister, he would have already issued a decree suspending direct flights from Russia to Georgia”

Attack, execution, and display: how tragedy in Chechnya turned into political message

Russia

April 15, 2025

“This is a pretext for repression and a reflection of the alarming practice of collective punishment that has become part of Chechnya’s political reality.”

Resident of Abkhazia arrested in Russia for praising Shamil Basayev

Abkhazia-Russia

March 30, 2025

For Russia, Chechen Shamil Basayev is a terrorist, while for Abkhazia, he is a national hero

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