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Why the South Caucasus became Russia’s new target and what could stop it
European Pravda
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In recent years, while all of Russia's resources and attention were focused on its war against Ukraine and confrontation with the West, countries in the South Caucasus have significantly strengthened their independence and begun to move out of...
Head of Georgia’s Silk Road Group released on bail following gun arrest
Open Caucasus Media
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July 8, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Trailblazing in turmoil: how Ukraine is shaping international law on environmental protection in times of war
Ukrainian Week
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July 2, 2025
Great tragedies often serve as catalysts for transformative changes. A shift towards environmental accountability is unfolding before our eyes. Alongside the untold human suffering, the environment has been one of the gravest victims of Russia’s...
Russia’s psychological operations in Georgia: a multifaceted strategy of control
New Eastern Europe
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July 4, 2025
Georgia remains a key target for Moscow’s hybrid operations. Combining some direct physical actions with influence campaigns, the Kremlin aims to convince the country that its presence and power are a natural state of affairs. July 4, 2025 -...
Political Repression in Russia in June 2025
Kyiv Post
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July 5, 2025
On the basis of the research of the Russian association OVD-Info, we have identified 30 cases of Russian citizens sentenced for political reasons to effective prison terms from 1 to 22 years (almost 270 years in total) in June 2025 and serving...
Giorgi Baramidze: I call on the parties 'Lelo-Strong Georgia' and 'Gakharia-For Georgia' to come to their senses and not play the Russian regime's game—what is planned for October 4 is not an election
Inter Press News
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Representatives of the Russian regime took another treacherous step by not supporting a resolution that called on the new Syrian government to revoke the recognition of Georgia’s temporarily occupied territories by Russia, as the resolution also...
Trump Ups Ante on Putin, Increases Military Aid to Ukraine
Hot Air
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July 8, 2025
Recently, Vladimir Putin attempted to intervene in the Iran crisis by offering to help Donald Trump negotiate with Tehran. Trump abruptly rebuked the Russian strongman, he claimed, by telling him, "Do me a favor,mediate your own. Let's mediate...
Abrams and Anderson Suggest Trump Will Cancel Elections Like Putin
NewsBusters
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July 8, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest host Anthony Anderson welcomed the left’s favorite election denier, Stacey Abrams, to ABC on Monday to promote her new book but also to spread a new election conspiracy theory that alleges President Trump is following the...
DEA: 'MTV: 16 and Pregnant' star arrested for fatal fentanyl overdose in Georgia
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
DEA: 'MTV: 16 and Pregnant' star arrested for fatal fentanyl overdose in Georgia A woman who appeared on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” is behind bars in Georgia on charges related to a man’s death by fentanyl poisoning. WIN. ACROSS THE BOARD. CHECKING...
Iago Kachkachishvili: The government has its lowest rating in Tbilisi, where voter support for them is approximately 25%, which gave the opposition a chance to win Tbilisi
Inter Press News
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Opposition parties in Georgia are unable to cooperate with each other. Despite being clearly visible on the battlefield, the opposition fails to reach an agreement, which was most evident in the context of local self-government elections, said...
Georgian Dream president ready to pardon jailed opposition if they request it and pledge to join the elections
JAMnews
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July 4, 2025
Georgian Dream offered pardons to opposition Mikheil Kavelashvili, the president from Georgian Dream, stated that if imprisoned opposition leaders ask him for a pardon and confirm in the same request their intention to take part in the municipal...
Poll: Most Georgian citizens see Georgian Dream as the cause of the political crisis
JAMnews
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July 7, 2025
Georgian citizens on the political crisis According to a new poll by the Institute for Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), the majority of Georgia’s population (72%) acknowledges a political crisis in the country and considers the ruling Georgian...
ICC Chairman Fady Asly Warns of Investor Exodus Amid Political Instability
Business Media Gerogia
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July 8, 2025
Georgia’s investment climate is facing a steep decline, according to Fady Asly, Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Georgia, who warns that the country’s political instability is already deterring investors and could trigger a...
War in Armenia - politician
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The war has moved to Armenia, but by other methods. Turkey and Azerbaijan have entered the Armenian parliament, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the strategically important electrical networks. The leader of the Mother Armenia bloc...
A Russian court sentenced a Georgian fighting in Ukraine to 14 years in prison in absentia
Inter Press News
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A Russian court sentenced Gela Eradze, a Georgian fighting against Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, to 14 years in prison in absentia, according to Russian media citing the Investigative Committee. "The Main Investigative Department of the...
Visa runs explained: How to legally extend your UAE visa without overstaying
The Times of India
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A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it's done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to...
Oro’s Canino fails to hurdle Russian world chess champ
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - PLAYING black on Monday night’s must-win situation against a world champion proved catastrophic for the Philippines’ Woman Fide Master Ruelle ‘Tawing’ Canino, who was forced to take an early vacation in the ongoing Women’s World...
Georgia declines to back tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine
JAMnews
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June 27, 2025
Georgia refuses to back tribunal against Russia On 24 June, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, comprising representatives from 46 member states, authorised the Secretary General to sign an agreement establishing a special...
Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 Opens with Focus on Black Sea Mine Countermeasures
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Naval forces from Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States have begun Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 in Portland, England. The second iteration of Sea Breeze...
Businesses Supporting the “Russian Law” Should Face Sanctions - Giga Bokeria
Business Media Gerogia
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July 8, 2025
Appearing on BMGtv, Giga Bokeria, a leader of the Federalists political movement, emphasized the importance of imposing targeted sanctions, not just against top political figures, but against all individuals and entities complicit in what he calls...