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A Georgian citizen who fought for Ukraine remains in custody in Armenia
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A Georgian citizen who fought for Ukraine remains in custody in Armenia
26 September 2025

The Armenian Court of Appeals has remanded Georgian citizen Georgiy Kinoyan in custody. Russian authorities are demanding his extradition.

Kadyrov congratulated residents of Chechnya on the renaming of three cities
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Kadyrov congratulated residents of Chechnya on the renaming of three cities
26 September 2025

Three cities in Chechnya have received new names. The State Duma approved the renaming of Sernovodskoye to Sernovodsk, Shelkovskaya to Terek, and Naurskaya to Nevre in the first reading. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated the residents of these settlements.

Pashinyan and Putin discussed cooperation in nuclear energy
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Pashinyan and Putin discussed cooperation in nuclear energy
26 September 2025

At a meeting in Moscow, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin of Yerevan's interest in Russian-made modular nuclear power plants. The head of government emphasized the growing role of nuclear energy, recognized as environmentally friendly worldwide, and its importance for Armenia.

A general reputed to be a murderer in Chechnya has spoken out against renaming settlements in the republic
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A general reputed to be a murderer in Chechnya has spoken out against renaming settlements in the republic
25 September 2025

The State Duma has adopted in its first reading a package of bills renaming three settlements in Chechnya. According to the proposal, Sernovodskoye will become Sernovodsk, Shelkovskaya will become Terek, and Naurskaya will become Nevre.

Kobakhidze commented on the summoning of the German and British ambassadors to the Georgian Foreign Ministry
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Kobakhidze commented on the summoning of the German and British ambassadors to the Georgian Foreign Ministry
25 September 2025

The Georgian Foreign Ministry continues to summon the heads of diplomatic missions, and the next to be summoned was British Ambassador Gareth Ward. He made no comments to the press before entering the ministry building. Yesterday, September 24, German Ambassador Peter Fischer was summoned to the ministry.

In Ingushetia, Imam Dzeitov was given a suspended sentence for possessing a pistol
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In Ingushetia, Imam Dzeitov was given a suspended sentence for possessing a pistol
25 September 2025

The Magas District Court found Nazir Dzeitov, a 31-year-old imam from Malgobek, guilty of illegal weapons possession. He was given a suspended sentence of two years.

The search for missing Ossetian Anna Tsomartova has begun in the UAE
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The search for missing Ossetian Anna Tsomartova has begun in the UAE
25 September 2025

Interpol in the United Arab Emirates has joined the search for Anna Tsomartova, a student from North Ossetia. The search was prompted by a photo her parents received from Dubai, possibly showing their daughter.

A criminal case has been opened against a Circassian activist
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A criminal case has been opened against a Circassian activist
25 September 2025

Circassian Media journalist and Circassian activist Larisa Tuptsokova, who lives in Georgia, announced that a criminal case has been opened against her in Russia for participating in an extremist organization. The publication previously reported on attempts to use a fake website to link her to the "Circassian Cultural Center," which is recognized as extremist in Russia.

Zelenskyy's remarks about the country's dependence on Russia have been criticized in Georgia
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Zelenskyy's remarks about the country's dependence on Russia have been criticized in Georgia
25 September 2025

Irakli Kirtskhalia, head of the ruling Georgian Dream faction, harshly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "so-called politician" and a "puppet." Kirtskhalia stated that Zelenskyy should pay attention to the situation in his own country, including issues of corruption, media freedom, and human rights, before criticizing Tbilisi, and refrain from calling for Georgia to be drawn into a military conflict with Russia.

Tbilisi and Berlin exchanged statements after the German ambassador was summoned to the Georgian Foreign Ministry
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Tbilisi and Berlin exchanged statements after the German ambassador was summoned to the Georgian Foreign Ministry
25 September 2025

On September 24, First Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabashvili met with German Ambassador Peter Fischer at the Georgian Foreign Ministry.