Russia

Simplified citizenship acquisition - a sign of South Ossetia joining Russia? Most locals say no

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

'Repression on outsourcing': why is Russia declaring Abkhazian journalists 'foreign agents'? Opinion

Abkhazia-Russia

March 23, 2025

Lawyer Said Gezerdava believes that this persecution was initiated by the authorities of Abkhazia

Russia declares two more Abkhaz journalists 'foreign agents'

Abkhazia-Russia

March 22, 2025

They are Izida Chania, editor of "Nuzhnaya Gazeta," and Nizfa Arshba, author of the Telegram channel "AIAHSARA." Earlier, Moscow declared Inal Khashig, editor of "Chegemskaya Pravda," a foreign agent

Russia labels Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig foreign agent

Abkhazia-Russia

March 10, 2025

This is unprecedented. The Russian Justice Ministry's ruling states that Khashig "engaged with foreign political figures."

'Some countries oppose Armenia becoming Russia’s backyard': Debates in Yerevan

Armenia

March 03, 2025

Armenian political analysts discuss possible scenarios for resolving the Ukraine crisis and their impact on the South Caucasus.

Jemal Gamakharia: 'Sukhumi airport will be entirely Russian—EU and NATO must take notice'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

February 11, 2025

Exiled Abkhaz leader warns that Sukhumi airport will serve both civilian and military purposes.

Who wants to overthrow Putin—and how? Views from Baku

Russia

January 30, 2025

A key question is how Trump’s stance on Putin’s Russia will shift, especially after Tucker Carlson claimed Biden’s administration had plans to eliminate the Russian president.

Opinion from Baku: What could Russia-Iran's closer ties mean for South Caucasus? 

Iran

January 14, 2025

Russia and Iran are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. What new developments will follow the signing?

Are Abkhaz students in Russia at risk of being sent to fight in Ukraine?

Abkhazia-Russia

December 14, 2024

This concern stems from the dual citizenship agreement between Abkhazia and Russia being in a frozen state.

New railroad from Russia to Georgia: How necessary and feasible is it?

Georgia

December 11, 2024

The Russian-Georgian Business Council and the Ingush authorities now support the idea of constructing the Caucasus Transit Railway.

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