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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to Omsk penal colony for two months
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to Omsk penal colony for two months
27 February 2026

57-year-old Crimean political prisoner Yashar Muedinov was transferred to Omsk Penal Colony No. 9, although his return to a penal colony in the Arkhangelsk region was previously planned. The reasons for this transfer are not specified.

A memorial plaque has been reinstalled on Anna Politkovskaya's house
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A memorial plaque has been reinstalled on Anna Politkovskaya's house
27 February 2026

A memorial plaque has been reinstalled on the house where journalist Anna Politkovskaya died, installed by activists who also brought flowers. This is the 24th attempt to restore the memorial on Lesnaya Street, which is constantly torn down.

The EU may end visa-free travel for Georgian citizens due to its government's policies
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The EU may end visa-free travel for Georgian citizens due to its government's policies
27 February 2026

The European Union may completely halt visa-free travel for Georgia, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In a letter to the Georgian opposition, she stated that if the Georgian government does not change its policy, EU authorities may suspend visa-free travel for all Georgian citizens. Currently, only holders of Georgian diplomatic passports are excluded from visa-free travel.

New names of Ingush residents killed in the war in Ukraine announced
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New names of Ingush residents killed in the war in Ukraine announced
27 February 2026

Authorities in Ingushetia have officially reported the deaths of eight more service members from the republic during the war in Ukraine. This information was confirmed by posthumous awards to their relatives by the head of the republic, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov.

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A "Cordial" Reception in Warsaw: Pashinyan and Tusk Discuss Cooperation and Peace Agenda
26 February 2026

On Wednesday, February 25, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Warsaw for a two-day official visit. He began the day with a meeting with his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, after which he posted a video. In the video, which quickly went viral on social media, Donald Tusk makes a "heart" with his fingers—the Armenian leader's signature gesture.

Chechen authorities will be able to access blocked resources thanks to special SIM cards
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Chechen authorities will be able to access blocked resources thanks to special SIM cards
26 February 2026

The administration of the head and government of Chechnya will receive 144 special SIM cards that will provide unlimited access to messaging apps, social media, and foreign email and cloud services blocked in Russia. This was announced on the government procurement website.

Armenia has asked the EU for assistance in countering Russian propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections
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Armenia has asked the EU for assistance in countering Russian propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections
26 February 2026

Armenia has sent a request to the European Union for a rapid response team to protect the country from possible Russian interference in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This was reported by Radio Liberty, which has been designated by Russia as an "undesirable organization."

Pashinyan emphasized the importance of European democracy for Armenia
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Pashinyan emphasized the importance of European democracy for Armenia
26 February 2026

Speaking to foreign ambassadors, diplomats, and analysts in Poland, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan outlined Yerevan's expectations of the European Union. He emphasized the importance of the EU's ongoing support, including the deployment of the European Monitoring Mission (EMM) in Armenia.

Baku again reminded Moscow of the need to punish those responsible and pay compensation for the downed passenger plane
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Baku again reminded Moscow of the need to punish those responsible and pay compensation for the downed passenger plane
26 February 2026

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov recalled that the AZAL passenger plane that crashed on December 25, 2024, was shot down due to the fault of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Azerbaijani opposition activist goes on hunger strike after being placed in solitary confinement
Human rights
Azerbaijani opposition activist goes on hunger strike after being placed in solitary confinement
26 February 2026

Azerbaijani opposition activist and politician Tofig Yagublu, sentenced to nine years, has gone on a hunger strike to protest his placement in solitary confinement. His daughter believes this is the authorities' retaliation for a protest her brother, Rahim, held outside the hotel where Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was staying in Washington.