Georgia
Kobakhidze announces plans to procure DMD medication
The announcement was made on Thursday after a meeting with the parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
News Stories
Today, 04 June 2026
Today, 04 June 2026
Georgia
Ivanishvili’s detained ex-associate Udzilauri condemns Georgian Dream leadership
Giorgi Udzilauri, who was detained in May on espionage charges, believes he was charged over his government criticism.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan and EU resume negotiations over partnership agreement
A preliminary draft document on partnership priorities for the period 2026–2030 was prepared during negotiations in Baku.
Adygea
Adygea man accused of murdering partner and daughter asks to be sent to Ukraine
Bislan Nekhai faces a possible life sentence for the double murder.
Armenia
Opinion | Does the concept of ‘peace’ change when the government monopolises the discourse?
What happens when words such as ‘peace’ and ‘peacebuilder’ become politically instrumentalised in Armenian discourse?
Economy
Georgian National Bank’s monetary tightening drives Georgia’s inflation down to 5.7%
The decline came after the bank raised its refinancing rate for the first time in four years.
Armenia
Armenia offers subsidies to exporters amidst Russian restrictions
Russia has restricted the imports of a number of Armenian products ahead of parliamentary elections on 7 June.
Daghestan
Former head of Daghestan’s Pension Fund sentenced to life for plotting murders of officials
The former official was convicted in absentia of financing terrorism and for organising the killing of a counter-extremism officer.
Daily Brief
Thursday, 4 June 2026
Regional * Today, six freight wagons with Russian wheat, barley, and fertilizer intended for Armenia will be shipped from Baku. Armenia * Today, Armenia and the US signed the framework agreement on strategic cooperation concerning the Trump Route. The document had been initialled in Yerevan in late May during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit. * Since early this morning, Armenian authorities have launched raids in more than 50 locations across the country over the ‘financial induc
Yesterday, 03 June 2026
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Is the Armenian election really about the West vs Russia?
While the West has relied on showing support through statements and summits, Russia has resorted to economic pressure and overt warnings.
Samvel Karapetyan
Senior figure from Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia Alliance detained on money laundering charges
Samvel Karapertyan claimed that none of his alliance members ‘know how to launder money’.
Chechnya
Verse novel about father of Ramzan Kadyrov published in Chechnya
The work about the first President of Chechnya was written by newspaper editor-in-chief Buvaisar Shamsudinov.
Georgia
Georgian Foreign Ministry moves to Saakashvili-era presidential palace
The former presidential palace has not been used for its original purpose since 2018.
Georgia
Seven 4 October protest detainees enter plea agreements with Georgian prosecution
The defendants, none of whom are political leaders, will receive suspended sentences.
Armenia–Russia Relations
EU ‘looks into’ increasing support for Yerevan as Moscow tightens restrictions on Armenian imports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested that Russia was taking ‘wrong steps’ by increasing restrictions.
Ingushetia
FSB detains Ingush resident over social media post
The operation involved officers from the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the National Guard, as well as an armoured vehicle.
Daily Brief
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Regional * Azerbaijani Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov has visited military facilities in Georgia during a working visit. The Azerbaijani delegation studied the working conditions at the facilities and inspected the weaponry. Armenia * US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that ‘the Russians are less than happy about our engagement’ in Armenia, adding that ‘there’s evidence that they would like the current prime minister [Nikol Pashinyan] to lose his election’. * Starting from today, Ru
Tuesday, 02 June 2026
Azerbaijan
Almost 30 Azerbaijani prisoners declare 18 November ‘Political Prisoners’ Day’
The statement was signed by imprisoned journalists, human rights defenders, labour union activists, and politicians.
Ingushetia
Schoolboy detained after mass knife fight in Ingushetia
Three young residents of Ekazhevo suffered stab wounds during a brawl.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Opinion | Armenia’s elections are a return of Russia’s 2006 Georgia playbook
The 7 June elections may reveal just how much cost Armenian society may be willing to bear in pursuit of greater strategic autonomy.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Saakashvili says Russia will march through Georgia to attack Armenia if Pashinyan wins
Imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili said Moscow will switch to ‘plan B’ in case of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s victory.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Russia bans import of Armenian fish and fruits
Russia imposed ‘temporary restrictions’ on the imports and transits of Armenian stone fruits to the EAEU.
Chechnya
Chechen security forces reportedly abduct father and son
According to the NIYSO movement, the two have been threatened with criminal charges related to extremism and terrorism.
Daily Brief
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Armenia * Russia yesterday banned imports of Armenian fish and fish products, exempting two companies that passed inspections. It also imposed ‘temporary restrictions’ on imports and transit to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states of Armenian stone fruits, including cherries, apricots, grapes, citing product safety concerns. * Armenian authorities named Mher Mirzoyan as reportedly being behind a video recording in which threats were made to assassinate Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Monday, 01 June 2026
Georgia
Georgia detains two citizens on espionage charges
Georgia’s State Security Service announced the detentions in two separate briefings.
Chechnya
Chechen MMA fighter goes to fight in Ukraine after club ban for violence against women
It is not known whether a criminal case was opened against him beforehand.
Georgia
Six Georgian police officers detained over beating of two people
An investigation into one of the assaulted men has also been opened and is ongoing.
Ingushetia
Ingushetia’s Supreme Court upholds decision to fine soldier for attacking police officer
Magomet Evloev, an OMON officer who had fought in Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, was fined $2,000.
Eurasian Economic Union
Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia ahead of elections
Armenia is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on 7 June.
Reviews
Review | Nail in the Boot — Kalatozov’s futile plea to the Soviet authorities
Famed Soviet director Mikheil Kalatozov’s 1931 film was banned upon release, just like his better-known Georgian documentary, Salt for Svanetia.
