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The US has stated the importance of Armenia's distancing from Russia
Politics
The US has stated the importance of Armenia's distancing from Russia
31 July 2024

The US should give Armenia the opportunity to take the bold steps that Prime Minister Pashinyan is leading them to take, which is a break in relations with the Russian Federation. The majority of the Armenian population wants to move away from Russia, so the US is creating conditions for this to happen. This was stated by US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien at a hearing in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Bazhaev Jr. Arrested for Fight with Police
Society
Bazhaev Jr. Arrested for Fight with Police
30 July 2024

The 23-year-old son of billionaire Musa Bazhaev has been arrested in Moscow for two months. He is accused of attacking a police officer during an attempted arrest on the evening of July 27. According to investigators, Timur Bazhaev, violating public order, used force against a police officer near the Luzhniki stadium. For more details, watch our video.

Two Ukrainian drones shot down in North Ossetia
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Two Ukrainian drones shot down in North Ossetia
30 July 2024

Ukrainian drones attempted to attack the Mozdok military airfield in North Ossetia. There were no preliminary casualties or damage, the regional leadership reported. The head of North Ossetia, Sergei Menyailo, reminded that filming and distributing photos and videos from the drone crash sites is prohibited.

The Ministry of Justice of Georgia has created a registry for registering organizations under the law on foreign agents
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The Ministry of Justice of Georgia has created a registry for registering organizations under the law on foreign agents
30 July 2024

From August 1, according to the adopted law on foreign agents, non-profit organizations in Georgia that are more than 20% sponsored from abroad will be required to fill out declarations on foreign funding. This was announced by the Minister of Justice of the country Rati Bregadze.

In Stavropol, those willing to fight against Ukraine are promised 1.5 million rubles
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In Stavropol, those willing to fight against Ukraine are promised 1.5 million rubles
30 July 2024

The governor of Stavropol Krai, Vladimir Vladimirov, proposed paying 1.5 million rubles to residents who signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry and went to the "SVO". Currently, the payment from the region is 200 thousand rubles.

Georgian Prime Minister says there are risks of terrorist attacks due to the Russian-Ukrainian war
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Georgian Prime Minister says there are risks of terrorist attacks due to the Russian-Ukrainian war
30 July 2024

There are risks of terrorist attacks in Georgia as long as the conflict with Russia continues in Ukraine. This was stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Mikheil Saakashvili spoke about possible falsifications in the upcoming parliamentary elections
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Mikheil Saakashvili spoke about possible falsifications in the upcoming parliamentary elections
29 July 2024

Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili commented on the upcoming elections, which will be held on October 26.

Opposition members of the Georgian Parliament have filed a lawsuit against the law on foreign agents
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Opposition members of the Georgian Parliament have filed a lawsuit against the law on foreign agents
29 July 2024

A third lawsuit against the law on foreign agents has been filed with the Constitutional Court of Georgia. The authors are 38 opposition members of the parliament. Earlier, similar actions were taken by President Salome Zurabishvili and 121 Georgian NGOs.

Oleg Orlov taken from pretrial detention center to unknown destination
Human rights
Oleg Orlov taken from pretrial detention center to unknown destination
29 July 2024

Co-chairman of the Memorial Center, political prisoner Oleg Orlov was taken from pretrial detention center No. 2 in Syzran to an unknown destination. This was reported by his lawyer. The pretrial detention center refused to explain where and why the human rights activist was taken.

 

Son of Chechen billionaire arrested for two months
Society
Son of Chechen billionaire arrested for two months
29 July 2024

A Moscow court has arrested 23-year-old Timur Bazhaev until September 26. A criminal case has been opened against the son of Chechen billionaire Musa Bazhaev under the article on the use of violence against a government official.