Georgia
Russian activists detained in Tbilisi claim police planted drugs on them
The defendants’ lawyer said the police committed numerous violations during the arrest of his clients.
Nate Ostiller
Nate joined OC Media as an editor after a year at The Kyiv Independent, where he covered Ukraine, Russia, and the South Caucasus. He has a background in grant writing and reporting on post-Soviet geopolitics, with a focus on conflict-sensitive journalism and human rights.
Ingushetia
Former police official shot by unknown assailant in Ingushetia
The ex-official, who was wounded in the leg in the attack, was previously convicted of torturing a detainee and sentenced to eight years in prison.
OC Insider
The shameful capitulation of the US
In a matter of weeks, the US, under President Donald Trump, has shattered its reputation as a reliable ally and partner, perhaps irreparably. While the most harmful and immediate impacts of the retreat from the global stage by the US will likely be felt in the Global South, where USAID cuts will decimate public health programmes and lead to possibly millions of preventable deaths, I would argue that Eastern Europe and the Caucasus will feel America’s retreat most strongly from a geopolitical st
Azerbaijan–Russia Relations
Aliyev signs cargo cooperation deal with Russia despite heightened tensions
The deal had been initially signed by the respective heads of transportation departments from each country in December.
Georgia–Hungary Relations
Did Hungary help hand Georgian Dream victory in the disputed parliamentary elections?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have become deeply involved in Georgian domestic politics, both publicly and behind closed doors.
Armenia
Yerevan municipal government officials arrested on bribery charges
The mayor’s office has confirmed the arrests, and said it was cooperating with the investigation.
