Georgia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha says Russia ‘weaponising deportation of Ukrainians by Georgia’
A group of those detained staged a protest on Friday, resulting in some being reportedly beaten by Georgian border guards.
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Daily Brief
Monday, 21 July 2025
Regional * US President Donald Trump said that they ‘worked magic’ in regards to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and that the two countries are ‘pretty close’ to a peace deal. * At the Upper Lars border crossing between Russia and Georgia, a group of Ukrainians previously deported from Russia staged a protest in response to poor detention conditions. The detainees left the basement where they had been held and demanded access to water and basic sanitation. Armenia * On Sa
Georgia
Kobakhidze says EU threats to revoke visa-free status part of ‘global war party’ and ‘deep state’ conspiracy
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze ticked through many of the familiar conspiracy theories while continuing to add new twists.
Georgia
Ninety Ukrainians now reportedly being held in ‘inhumane’ conditions on Georgian border
Georgian Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze said that they are not allowed to enter the country.
Georgia
Poland deports 27 Georgians over threats to ‘public safety’ and ‘security’
The Polish Border Guard said that one of those deported had 12 prior theft convictions.
Daily Brief
Friday, 18 July 2025
Armenia * The price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has further increased by ֏10 ($0.03) reaching an increase 50% as lorries bound to Armenia from Russia carrying LPG are barred entry into Georgia. RFE/RL has cited sources suggesting that Georgians were demanding $1,500 from each lorry to allow them passage. LPG is the most common and cheapest fuel used for transportation in Armenia, and its prices skyrocketed after Georgia blocked its transit from Russia. Georgia’s Revenue Service has denied
