
Georgia
Russia issues warrant for Georgian opposition politician Elisashvili for fighting in Ukraine
Aleko Elisashvili, a member of the opposition Lelo-led Strong Georgia alliance, fought alongside Ukraine against the Russian invasion in early 2022.
Aleko Elisashvili, a member of the opposition Lelo-led Strong Georgia alliance, fought alongside Ukraine against the Russian invasion in early 2022.
Around 100 Ukrainian nationals have been held for several months near the border after being denied entry to Georgia.
The claims all appear to stem from a single post by a Russian pro-war Telegram channel.
A test shipment will be sent on through the Bulgaria–Romania–Ukraine route.
There were claims that air defence was readied at the Sukhumi (Sukhum) airport in response.
Ruslan Magamedrasulov is suspected of distributing cannabis cultivated on farms linked to his father.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev cited his country’s own conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh.