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Armenian authorities expressed outrage at the Russian propagandist's rhetoric and issued a note of protest
Politics
Armenian authorities expressed outrage at the Russian propagandist's rhetoric and issued a note of protest
12 January 2026

Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan following harsh and provocative statements by Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov.

Former Georgian Prime Minister Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Politics
Former Georgian Prime Minister Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
12 January 2026

Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili pleaded guilty to laundering illegal income on an especially large scale, striking a plea bargain. The Georgian Prosecutor General's Office announced that he was sentenced to 5 years in prison and a fine of 1 million lari (US$370,000).

Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
Politics
Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
12 January 2026

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 25.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, demonstrating the diversification of its export destinations.

Armenia Demands Re-Arrest of Russian Billionaire
Politics
Armenia Demands Re-Arrest of Russian Billionaire
12 January 2026

The Armenian Prosecutor General's Office has appealed the court's decision to change the pretrial detention of billionaire and Russian citizen Samvel Karapetyan from pretrial detention to house arrest. According to the businessman's lawyer, Aram Vardevanyan, the prosecutor's office insists on Karapetyan's re-arrest.

Armenia is reacting strongly to the Kremlin propagandist's remarks about the possibility of seizing the country
Politics
Armenia is reacting strongly to the Kremlin propagandist's remarks about the possibility of seizing the country
12 January 2026

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov's statement about the possibility of a "special military operation" in Armenia has provoked a sharp reaction in Yerevan. Tigran Hakobyan, head of the Armenian Television and Radio Commission, proposed stripping the television host of his state award, the Order of Honor.

A conscript soldier from Dagestan was brutally beaten at a military unit in the Voronezh Region
Human rights
A conscript soldier from Dagestan was brutally beaten at a military unit in the Voronezh Region
11 January 2026

A 19-year-old conscript soldier from Dagestan has suffered memory loss after suffering a severe head injury, allegedly as a result of a beating at a military unit in the Voronezh Region. He is currently undergoing treatment in Moscow.

Kremlin propagandist Solovyov suggested considering the possibility of conducting a
Politics
Kremlin propagandist Solovyov suggested considering the possibility of conducting a "North-Eastern Military Operation" in Armenia and Central Asia
11 January 2026

On Russian television, propagandist Vladimir Solovyov stated that Russia should focus on its "near abroad" rather than Syria or Venezuela. In his view, the situation in Armenia and Central Asia poses a far greater problem for Moscow.

Yerevan and Baku exchanged lists of goods for potential trade
Politics
Yerevan and Baku exchanged lists of goods for potential trade
10 January 2026

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchanged lists of goods that could potentially become the subject of bilateral trade. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the final list is "under consideration."

Airports in the North Caucasus Federal District suspended operations due to drone threats
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Airports in the North Caucasus Federal District suspended operations due to drone threats
10 January 2026

Today, a drone alert was declared in the North Caucasus. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Dagestan, as well as the heads of North Ossetia, Stavropol Krai, and Kabardino-Balkaria.

Azerbaijan continues to supply petroleum products to Armenia via Georgian transit
Politics
Azerbaijan continues to supply petroleum products to Armenia via Georgian transit
9 January 2026

A new shipment of Azerbaijani-produced petroleum products has been sent to Armenia via Georgia. According to the Trend news agency, the shipment originated from the Bilajari station in Baku.