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Ukrainian drones attacked a port and an oil depot in Sochi; homes were damaged and left without power in the Rostov region
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Ukrainian drones attacked a port and an oil depot in Sochi; homes were damaged and left without power in the Rostov region
14 September 2026

Overnight into September 14, Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian territory, including the southern regions. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of 399 UAVs.

Georgian Opposition Figure Arrested for High Treason Over Interview About Abkhazia War
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Georgian Opposition Figure Arrested for High Treason Over Interview About Abkhazia War
13 September 2026

The Tbilisi City Court has remanded Giorgi Baramidze, a leader of the opposition United National Movement, in custody. The politician has been charged under Articles 307¹ ("high treason") and 318 ("sabotage") of the Criminal Code of Georgia. He faces up to four years in prison.

Drone attacks in the Kuban region caused a fire at an oil refinery, while grass caught fire in the Rostov region
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Drone attacks in the Kuban region caused a fire at an oil refinery, while grass caught fire in the Rostov region
13 September 2026

Overnight into September 13, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian territory, including southern regions and occupied Crimea. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of 389 UAVs over 14 regions, as well as over the waters of the Black, Azov, and Caspian Seas.

Pashinyan: Armenia to continue seeking alternative gas sources regardless of Russian gas price
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Pashinyan: Armenia to continue seeking alternative gas sources regardless of Russian gas price
11 September 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country will continue to seek alternative sources of gas, regardless of whether the cost of Russian supplies changes.

Georgian Interior Ministry Opens Case Against Blogger Over Profane Comment About Simonyan and Solovyov
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Georgian Interior Ministry Opens Case Against Blogger Over Profane Comment About Simonyan and Solovyov
11 September 2026

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated administrative proceedings against journalist Tornike Razmadze. The agency states that he is accused of insulting the country's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, on social media. The case was opened under Article 166 (petty hooliganism) and Article 173 (disobedience to police orders), which carry penalties of a fine of up to 3,000 lari or up to 20 days in detention. The case is scheduled to be heard by the Tbilisi City Court on September 29.

Drones attack two southern Russian regions and the port of Kaspiysk
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Drones attack two southern Russian regions and the port of Kaspiysk
11 September 2026

Authorities in four Russian regions—Volgograd, Rostov, Saratov, and Tula—reported drone attacks during the night of September 11. Monitoring channels also recorded drone impacts. Regional heads reported fatalities and injuries. Additionally, strikes were reported on facilities in Dagestan and Perm Krai.

Karapetyan Sues Pashinyan, Demands Apology for
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Karapetyan Sues Pashinyan, Demands Apology for "Mushrooms" Remark
10 September 2026

Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the "Strong Armenia" party, has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the Yerevan Civil Court. The suit stems from remarks the head of government made about the businessman on May 29 during the election campaign, according to the Datalex judicial information system.

Former Georgian Prosecutor General Labels Compatriots Fighting for the Ukrainian Armed Forces as War Criminals
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Former Georgian Prosecutor General Labels Compatriots Fighting for the Ukrainian Armed Forces as War Criminals
10 September 2026

Otar Romanov-Partskhaladze, the former Prosecutor General of Georgia, has labeled fighters from the "Georgian National Legion"—who are fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine—as war criminals.

Passenger plane, ‘The Madman’ and artichokes: How Pashinyan began his Paris visit
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Passenger plane, ‘The Madman’ and artichokes: How Pashinyan began his Paris visit
9 September 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Paris on Wednesday. But his working visit began in a rather unusual way for an official trip by a head of government.
In the morning, Pashinyan travelled to Paris not on the government plane, but on a regular commercial flight. From the cabin, he recorded a video saying he was heading to Paris for a working visit, where he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The footage showed the prime minister travelling alongside passengers in economy class.

Papuashvili Urges EU to Change Rhetoric to Normalize Relations with Georgia
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Papuashvili Urges EU to Change Rhetoric to Normalize Relations with Georgia
9 September 2026

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili criticized a statement by the EU’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Michele Cervone d’Urso, who spoke of "arbitrary detentions and escalating repression" in the country. According to Papuashvili, "statements by EU officials once again stand in stark contradiction not only to the facts but also to the values ​​and principles recognized by the EU itself—something that demands a response."