Russia
Putin considers Chechnya a ‘modern Russian miracle’
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned the republics of the North Caucasus several times during his annual live broadcast.
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Putin expands visa-free regime for Georgian citizens
Russia will allow Georgian citizens to stay in the country without a visa for more than 90 days, including for the purposes of working and studying. President Putin signed the decree to expand the visa-free regime for Georgian citizens on Thursday, which went into effect immediately. According to the document, the visa-free entry regime to Russia now applies to citizens of Georgia arriving ‘to the Russian Federation for the purpose of carrying out work activities or for a period of more t
Abkhazia
Putin fails to congratulate Abkhazia on ‘Day of International Recognition’
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not issue a statement congratulating Abkhazia on its ‘Day of International Recognition’, prompting observers to speculate that this may be another sign of Russia’s increasingly close ties with Georgia. Putin has issued a statement, often via video, congratulating Abkhazia every year since 26 August 2008. This year President Aslan Bzhaniya instead received a call from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who signed the decree recognising Abkhazia a
Armenia
Putin visits Azerbaijan to discuss economic cooperation and conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Baku, with the two countries signing a number of trade and cooperation agreements. Putin began his two-day visit to Azerbaijan on Sunday night, and was reported to have stayed the night at President Ilham Aliyev’s residence in Zagulba, Baku. Putin’s delegation included most of his cabinet. During the visit, Putin and Aliyev discussed economic cooperation between their countries and ongoing peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Azertajc,
Armenia
Russia and Armenia agree on withdrawal of border guards
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have agreed on the withdrawal of Russian military and border guards from several regions of Armenia at a meeting in Moscow. On Thursday, Russian Presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told state news agency RIA Novosti that Russian border guards would remain stationed on Armenia’s borders with Iran and Turkey ‘at the request of the Armenian side’. Peskov said the decision was made in a one-on-one meeting betwee
2024 Russian Presidential Elections
‘High turnout’ in North Caucasus as Putin receives ‘99% of vote’ in Chechnya
The North Caucasus has recorded some of Russia’s highest voter turnout in the Russian presidential elections, with President Putin winning 99% of the vote in Chechnya. Reports of fraud and campaign violations were reported, with protesters detained. Chechnya’s voter turnout of 97% in the 15–17 March elections was the highest figure across all of Russia. Kabardino-Balkaria recorded a turnout of 93%, North Ossetia, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Ingushetia 90%, and Stavropol Krai 89%. The off
2024 Russian Presidential Elections
‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections
Abkhazia’s government and opposition have for months been calling for Abkhazian citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections. While both sides have openly praised Russia’s president, the mood amongst Abkhazia’s people is less clear-cut. From 15–17 March, many residents of Abkhazia will vote in the Russian presidential elections, which are expected to result in Vladimir Putin’s reelection for a fifth term. According to Russian media, more than half of Abkhazia’s population h
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