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German Ambassador to Tbilisi: Georgia is distancing itself from the EU
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German Ambassador to Tbilisi: Georgia is distancing itself from the EU
20 May 2026

German Ambassador to Tbilisi Peter Fischer stated that Georgia has distanced itself from Ukraine and Moldova in the process of European integration. 

London Eases Restrictions on Russian Oil, Seeing Double Standards in Georgia
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London Eases Restrictions on Russian Oil, Seeing Double Standards in Georgia
20 May 2026

Tbilisi called the UK's decision to allow the import of fuel derived from Russian oil a manifestation of double standards, recalling long-standing calls from Western partners to curtail trade with Russia.

Nevinnomyssk hit by drone attack – chemical plant fire started
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Nevinnomyssk hit by drone attack – chemical plant fire started
20 May 2026

Drones again attacked the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol Krai on the night of May 20. 

Security forces have reached the system's muftis: nationalists gleefully speak of the
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Security forces have reached the system's muftis: nationalists gleefully speak of the "fight against Islamization"
19 May 2026

Today, Russian security forces carried out a series of arrests of Muslim clergy members—people who for years have been perceived as part of the state religious system, integrated into the vertical power structure and oriented toward cooperation with the Kremlin.

Mudflows, washed-out roads, and power outages: the aftermath of heavy rains in Chechnya
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Mudflows, washed-out roads, and power outages: the aftermath of heavy rains in Chechnya
19 May 2026

Heavy rains in Chechnya have resulted in mudflows, power outages, and infrastructure damage in several districts of the republic.

The Kremlin vs. Pashinyan: The Insider on the Russian Influence Network in Armenia
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The Kremlin vs. Pashinyan: The Insider on the Russian Influence Network in Armenia
19 May 2026

The Insider published an investigation today into the Kremlin's attempts to maintain influence in Armenia ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

Kyiv and Tbilisi are attempting to relaunch relations after a years-long crisis.
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Kyiv and Tbilisi are attempting to relaunch relations after a years-long crisis.
19 May 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready to restore full relations with Tbilisi. 

Armenia Investigates Vote Bribing with Russian Bank Cards
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Armenia Investigates Vote Bribing with Russian Bank Cards
19 May 2026

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has reported a possible vote-buying scheme in the Lori region involving representatives of the Strong Armenia party, linked to Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan.

Mirzoyan stated that Yerevan is not seeking a break with Moscow.
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Mirzoyan stated that Yerevan is not seeking a break with Moscow.
19 May 2026

Yerevan is not interested in a new round of tensions in relations with Moscow and is not considering a political break with Russia. 

The Georgian Prime Minister used the dispersal of a protest in Denmark to politically troll Brussels.
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The Georgian Prime Minister used the dispersal of a protest in Denmark to politically troll Brussels.
19 May 2026

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze sent an open letter to the leadership of the European Union, accusing European institutions of abandoning democratic principles and employing double standards.