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Georgian Opposition Figure Arrested for High Treason Over Interview About Abkhazia War
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Georgian Opposition Figure Arrested for High Treason Over Interview About Abkhazia War
13 September 2026

The Tbilisi City Court has remanded Giorgi Baramidze, a leader of the opposition United National Movement, in custody. The politician has been charged under Articles 307¹ ("high treason") and 318 ("sabotage") of the Criminal Code of Georgia. He faces up to four years in prison.

Drone attacks in the Kuban region caused a fire at an oil refinery, while grass caught fire in the Rostov region
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Drone attacks in the Kuban region caused a fire at an oil refinery, while grass caught fire in the Rostov region
13 September 2026

Overnight into September 13, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian territory, including southern regions and occupied Crimea. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of 389 UAVs over 14 regions, as well as over the waters of the Black, Azov, and Caspian Seas.

Southern Russia hit again by Ukrainian drone attacks
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Southern Russia hit again by Ukrainian drone attacks
12 September 2026

Southern Russia came under a heavy drone attack overnight on September 12, with more than 70 drones reportedly intercepted over the Rostov region, according to regional Governor Yuri Slyusar.

Council of Europe Calls for Review of Anar Mammadli’s Sentence
Human rights
Council of Europe Calls for Review of Anar Mammadli’s Sentence
11 September 2026

Representatives of the Council of Europe have called on Azerbaijani authorities to release human rights defender Anar Mammadli, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Specifically, PACE rapporteur on political prisoners Azadeh Rojhan asserts that his prosecution is political in nature and that fundamental principles of a fair trial were violated during the proceedings.

Pashinyan: Armenia to continue seeking alternative gas sources regardless of Russian gas price
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Pashinyan: Armenia to continue seeking alternative gas sources regardless of Russian gas price
11 September 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country will continue to seek alternative sources of gas, regardless of whether the cost of Russian supplies changes.

Memorial has recognized a Romanian national—detained in Abkhazia and convicted of espionage in Russia—as a political prisoner
Human rights
Memorial has recognized a Romanian national—detained in Abkhazia and convicted of espionage in Russia—as a political prisoner
11 September 2026

The Memorial Human Rights Center has designated Romanian national Adrian-David Kercho a political prisoner; he is currently serving a 15-year sentence in a maximum-security penal colony for espionage on behalf of Ukraine. The Krasnodar Regional Court handed down the verdict in March 2026, and an appeal in June upheld both the sentence and the criminal classification. Human rights defenders consider the case politically motivated and are calling for his release.

Georgian Interior Ministry Opens Case Against Blogger Over Profane Comment About Simonyan and Solovyov
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Georgian Interior Ministry Opens Case Against Blogger Over Profane Comment About Simonyan and Solovyov
11 September 2026

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated administrative proceedings against journalist Tornike Razmadze. The agency states that he is accused of insulting the country's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, on social media. The case was opened under Article 166 (petty hooliganism) and Article 173 (disobedience to police orders), which carry penalties of a fine of up to 3,000 lari or up to 20 days in detention. The case is scheduled to be heard by the Tbilisi City Court on September 29.

Drones attack two southern Russian regions and the port of Kaspiysk
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Drones attack two southern Russian regions and the port of Kaspiysk
11 September 2026

Authorities in four Russian regions—Volgograd, Rostov, Saratov, and Tula—reported drone attacks during the night of September 11. Monitoring channels also recorded drone impacts. Regional heads reported fatalities and injuries. Additionally, strikes were reported on facilities in Dagestan and Perm Krai.

Karapetyan Sues Pashinyan, Demands Apology for
Politics
Karapetyan Sues Pashinyan, Demands Apology for "Mushrooms" Remark
10 September 2026

Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the "Strong Armenia" party, has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the Yerevan Civil Court. The suit stems from remarks the head of government made about the businessman on May 29 during the election campaign, according to the Datalex judicial information system.

Body of 15th climber killed in Kabardino-Balkaria avalanche found
Tourism
Body of 15th climber killed in Kabardino-Balkaria avalanche found
10 September 2026

The body of another climber has been recovered during the search-and-rescue operation at the site of an avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria. This brings the death toll among the climbing group to 15. RIA Novosti reported the news on September 10, citing regional emergency services.