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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.

Yerevan announced its first arms export
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Yerevan announced its first arms export
19 May 2026

Armenia has exported domestically produced weapons for the first time, according to High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

Fugitive ex-MP Gadzhiev sentenced to life in prison for murder
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Fugitive ex-MP Gadzhiev sentenced to life in prison for murder
19 May 2026

The Supreme Court of Dagestan sentenced former State Duma deputy Magomed Gadzhiev to life imprisonment in absentia.

The UN World Urban Forum is taking place in Baku amid pressure on the opposition and a lack of freedom of speech.
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The UN World Urban Forum is taking place in Baku amid pressure on the opposition and a lack of freedom of speech.
18 May 2026

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the UN's largest international platform on urbanism and sustainable development, has begun in Azerbaijan.

Baku and Tbilisi to Reconnect by Train
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Baku and Tbilisi to Reconnect by Train
18 May 2026

Azerbaijan and Georgia are resuming passenger rail service after a multi-year hiatus.