Russia
Leaked Russian report details influence strategy for diaspora in South Caucasus
A leaked Kremlin strategy document shows how Russia is recalibrating its diaspora policy, including in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Rasmus Canbäck
Rasmus Canbäck is a Swedish journalist and author. He has been covering the South Caucasus since 2016.
Azerbaijan
Did an Azerbaijani state-funded documentary dupe experts into taking part?
A documentary on Ruben Vardanyan by Azerbaijan’s AnewZ included prominent experts and Armenians, but why did they agree to take part?
Georgia
Husband of Georgia’s US Ambassador linked to Moscow firm aiding sanctioned Russian businesses
Davit Kukhalashvili is the founder of a Moscow law firm that has advised clients seeking to navigate EU- and US-imposed asset freezes and sanctions.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
EXCLUSIVE: Azerbaijan’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ campaign exposed in leaked documents
OC Media has found the ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative is closely coordinated and supported by the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
EU sanctions quietly extend to Azerbaijani refinery for processing Russian petrol
Imports from Azerbaijan’s STAR Refinery were banned in July due to its processing Russian crude.
Georgia
Exclusive: Georgian education minister did not complete PhD in Netherlands
The Free University of Amsterdam told OC Media that Givi Mikanadze did not complete his doctorate, despite Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claims.
