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Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia have again demanded to relocate the discussion from Geneva.

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia have again demanded to relocate the discussion from Geneva.

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Russia offers to help Georgia ‘normalise relations’ with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Lavrov’s statement was met with positivity by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Russia offers to help Georgia ‘normalise relations’ with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Lavrov’s statement was met with positivity by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Abkhazia welcomes Georgia’s intent to ‘apologise’ for 2008 War

Georgia’s Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to Ossetians for the 2008 War after the Georgian parliamentary elections.

Abkhazia welcomes Georgia’s intent to ‘apologise’ for 2008 War

Georgia’s Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to Ossetians for the 2008 War after the Georgian parliamentary elections.

Anger in Georgia after Ivanishvili vows to apologise to South Ossetians for 2008 War

Bidzina Ivanishvili’s statement was criticised by the family members of those killed in the 2008 August War.

Anger in Georgia after Ivanishvili vows to apologise to South Ossetians for 2008 War

Bidzina Ivanishvili’s statement was criticised by the family members of those killed in the 2008 August War.

South Ossetia signs ‘youth cooperation agreement’ with occupied Donetsk 

The agreement would reportedly help promote ‘youth tourism’ between South Ossetia and the Donbas through ‘cultural and recreational events’. 

South Ossetia signs ‘youth cooperation agreement’ with occupied Donetsk 

The agreement would reportedly help promote ‘youth tourism’ between South Ossetia and the Donbas through ‘cultural and recreational events’. 

Georgian Dream to seek constitutional majority to ban the opposition

The ruling party appealed to voters promising the triumph of peace, traditional values, and state sovereignty.

Georgian Dream to seek constitutional majority to ban the opposition

The ruling party appealed to voters promising the triumph of peace, traditional values, and state sovereignty.

Georgian Dream accuses former government of ‘provoking’ 2008 War

The ruling party has vowed to ‘punish’ the opposition for the war if they win October’s elections. 

Georgian Dream accuses former government of ‘provoking’ 2008 War

The ruling party has vowed to ‘punish’ the opposition for the war if they win October’s elections. 

President’s Nykhas party wins South Ossetia parliamentary election

The Nykhas party has secured at least 13 seats in the 34-seat parliament.

President’s Nykhas party wins South Ossetia parliamentary election

The Nykhas party has secured at least 13 seats in the 34-seat parliament.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.