
RFE/RL
RFE/RL’s Russian language Georgia service Ekho Kavkaza closed down after 17 years
The outlet ceased operations on 1 May.

The outlet ceased operations on 1 May.

Opposition figures accuse South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev of misusing funds and causing a governance crisis.

The detainee is reportedly Tamaz Goloev from Akhalgori (Leningor).

Georgia’s rating increased from 2024, while those of Armenia and Azerbaijan both dropped.

As part of the dissolution, President Alan Gagloev dismissed Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev.

Venezuela recognised the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2009.

A vocal critic of local authorities, Mearakishvili was detained on ‘espinoge’ charges in December.