Nate Ostiller
Prior to joining OC Media as an editor, Nate worked for the Kyiv Independent, covering Russia's war on Ukraine as well as news about the Caucasus. He is interested in memory politics, historical revisionism, and exploring the world of internet disinformation. When he’s not working, Nate is a part-time musician and enjoys trying new restaurants around Tbilisi.
Abkhazian President Bzhaniya resigns after mass protests
Bzhaniya said he had resigned to ‘maintain stability and constitutional order’ in the country.
Political deadlock in Abkhazia as President Bzhaniya clings to power
Abkhazia’s political crisis deepened over the weekend as both the government and opposition refused to compromise.
Abkhazia descends into chaos as President Bzhaniya refuses demands to resign
After protesters stormed the parliament building on Friday, there were conflicting reports that Bzhaniya had resigned.
Protesters storm Abkhazia’s parliament as anger over controversial investment law boils over
Protesters smashed gates and broke through windows to enter the building.
How a Trump presidency could impact the South Caucasus
Donald Trump’s re-election will likely have a far-reaching impact on US policy toward the South Caucasus.
Deployment to Ukraine becomes political tool in ongoing dispute over Daghestan’s Aukh District
The possibility of being sent to fight has become a threat in the decades-long dispute over land.
‘Colour revolutions’, Western meddling, coups — how Russian media is covering Georgia’s election
Georgian opposition parties and Russian-backed media agree there was meddling in the election, but differ vastly on who was responsible.
EU’s enlargement report: ‘Georgia has gone backwards while other candidate countries have advanced’
The EU’s enlargement report found that Georgia had made little to no progress on its recommended reforms.
Kadyrov claims Ukrainian POWs killed in drone strike in Chechnya
Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov had previously said there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
Kadyrov says military academy in Chechnya struck in drone attack
It was reportedly the first time Chechnya has been attacked since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.