Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s demands for peace in Ukraine include a pledge to stop NATO enlargement, Reuters reports
The demands would explicitly bar Georgia, and the rest of the South Caucasus, from joining NATO.
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.
Chechnya
Chechnya’s Akhmat special forces unveils new flag with Russian tricolour and Orthodox cross
Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov said the change in the flag was a way of demonstrating that the unit is now only 25% Chechen.
Azerbaijan
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha’s visit to Baku rankles Russian pro-government media
The Russian media outlet Tsargrad, known for its pro-government views, wrote that the visit was a sign that Azerbaijan had become openly pro-Ukraine.
Georgia
Bank of Georgia introduces spending cap on luxury items for Russians
A Bank of Georgia representative said the changes were made to comply with Western sanctions.
Georgia
US Secretary of State Rubio appears to call Georgian government ‘anti-American’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the comment in response to a question from an outspoken opponent of Georgian Dream, Representative Joe Wilson.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Defence Minister Hasanov meets with Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv
The Israeli minister thanked Azerbaijan for its support since 7 October and for voting for Israel in Eurovision.
