Georgia
Putin urges Georgians to ‘preserve the good traditions of friendship’ ahead of Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically congratulated the people of Georgia and Moldova as opposed to those countries’ heads of state.
Xandie (Alexandra) Kuenning
After years in academia, Xandie returned to Georgia to join OC Media. Her previous work with non-profits focused on Eurasian affairs, particularly queer and gender rights and green politics. She’s also a fan of foreign cinema, tea, and books (but not spilling tea on books).
Armenia
Armenian Defence Minister Papikyan meets Greek counterpart in Athens
The two discussed their readiness for further collaboration in the defence sector.
Azerbaijan–Russia Relations
Azerbaijani MP deported from Russia
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry called the decision by Russia ‘an unfriendly step’.
Reviews
Review | My Magical World — A rural Azerbaijani look at inequality and the quest for fame
Writer-director Elvin Adigozel examines the dark side of fame and showbiz in his latest film, a tragicomic psychodrama set in rural Azerbaijan.
Armenia
Pashinyan meets with Estonian officials in Tallinn
A main focus of the talks was on aiding Armenia to become increasingly digitalised in a variety of sectors.
Reviews
Review | The Blitz: A Georgian Daughter’s Rise as a CFO in the post-Soviet Era
Tamar Gakharia’s memoir is a simple account of a woman overcoming domestic violence to build a better life for herself, her children, and her country.
