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Russia slams EU monitoring mission in Armenia

Moscow has accused the EU of undermining Russia’s influence in the region.

Russia slams EU monitoring mission in Armenia

Moscow has accused the EU of undermining Russia’s influence in the region.

Kadyrov announces plans to establish private military company

The Chechen Head said that he intends to ‘compete’ with the paramilitary Wagner Group when he leaves politics.

Kadyrov announces plans to establish private military company

The Chechen Head said that he intends to ‘compete’ with the paramilitary Wagner Group when he leaves politics.

Queer Chechen man reportedly detained at Moscow airport 

Human rights activists report that the man had emigrated to the Netherlands after being detained and tortured in Chechnya because of his sexuality.

Queer Chechen man reportedly detained at Moscow airport 

Human rights activists report that the man had emigrated to the Netherlands after being detained and tortured in Chechnya because of his sexuality.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

Russian women’s rights activist barred from entering Georgia

Anna Rivina is the founder of Nasiliu.Net, an organisation providing services and shelter to victims of domestic violence.

Russian women’s rights activist barred from entering Georgia

Anna Rivina is the founder of Nasiliu.Net, an organisation providing services and shelter to victims of domestic violence.

Woman denied passport in Chechnya for not having ‘male guarantor’

Human rights activists claim that this is a common occurrence in Chechnya.

Woman denied passport in Chechnya for not having ‘male guarantor’

Human rights activists claim that this is a common occurrence in Chechnya.

Abkhazia announces plans to combat ‘anti-Russian sentiment’

Many Abkhazians fear this will be used to stifle criticism.

Abkhazia announces plans to combat ‘anti-Russian sentiment’

Many Abkhazians fear this will be used to stifle criticism.

Russia’s top diplomat compliments Georgia for not ‘irritating’ them

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Georgia for refusing to join anti-Russia sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s top diplomat compliments Georgia for not ‘irritating’ them

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Georgia for refusing to join anti-Russia sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ramzan Kadyrov: ‘where was Europe when we fought for independence?’

The head of Chechnya hit back at the Polish Prime Minister’s suggestion that Chechnya deserves independence.

Ramzan Kadyrov: ‘where was Europe when we fought for independence?’

The head of Chechnya hit back at the Polish Prime Minister’s suggestion that Chechnya deserves independence.

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