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The government and Church of Georgia condemned President Zurabishvili for criticizing the “pro-Russian” Patriarch
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The government and Church of Georgia condemned President Zurabishvili for criticizing the “pro-Russian” Patriarch
1 March 2024

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili was subjected to massive criticism from the Patriarchate and the country's authorities. During a speech in London, she stated that the situation in the Georgian Orthodox Church is complex and one of the main reasons for this is the weakness of the Patriarch.

The Armenian authorities said that the country was forced to join the Union State of the Russian Federation and Belarus
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The Armenian authorities said that the country was forced to join the Union State of the Russian Federation and Belarus
1 March 2024

They tried to force Armenia to join the Union State. This was stated by the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic Alen Simonyan.

Japan imposed sanctions against a number of leaders of Chechnya
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Japan imposed sanctions against a number of leaders of Chechnya
1 March 2024

The Japanese government has imposed sanctions against 12 Russian individuals and 36 organizations. They included the Kalashnikov and Almaz-Antey concerns, the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and the Tinkoff Bank.

Armenia has expressed its desire to become a candidate for accession to the European Union
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Armenia has expressed its desire to become a candidate for accession to the European Union
29 February 2024

Armenia will move in the direction that will provide it with maximum security. The country is ready to deepen relations with the European Union and become a candidate for membership in it. This was announced by the speaker of the parliament of the republic Alen Simonyan.

The European Parliament called for sanctions against Azerbaijan
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The European Parliament called for sanctions against Azerbaijan
29 February 2024

The European Parliament adopted two resolutions on foreign policy and security. He called on the European Union to impose sanctions against Azerbaijan and suspend purchases of Azerbaijani oil and gas.

Nikol Pashinyan threatened to leave the CSTO
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Nikol Pashinyan threatened to leave the CSTO
29 February 2024

Instead of fulfilling its security obligations towards Armenia, the CSTO is creating problems. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Moscow expressed dissatisfaction with the statements of the Armenian leadership
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Moscow expressed dissatisfaction with the statements of the Armenian leadership
28 February 2024

Moscow categorically does not accept the reproaches of the Armenian authorities for the CSTO’s failure to fulfill its mandate and obligations towards Yerevan. This was announced by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.

Armenia emphasized that it has not been participating in the Russian military-political alliance for more than a year
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Armenia emphasized that it has not been participating in the Russian military-political alliance for more than a year
28 February 2024

The “freezing” of Armenia’s participation in the CSTO is a political, not a legal assessment. Thus, the head of the Commission on Foreign Relations of the Armenian Parliament, Sarkis Khandanyan, commented on the statements of Russian officials that there are no legal procedures for “freezing” and Yerevan must specify its position. The chairman of the parliamentary commission recalled that there is currently no progress in relations between Armenia and the CSTO, and Yerevan has not participated in the organization’s activities for more than a year.

Turkey warned Armenia about the conditions for opening the border
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Turkey warned Armenia about the conditions for opening the border
27 February 2024

Turkey is ready to open the border with Armenia only if it resolves all issues with Azerbaijan. This was stated by the head of the Turkish-Azerbaijani interparliamentary friendship group Shamil Ayrim at an event in Ankara.

Armenia said that they are not interested in Russia’s reaction to Zelensky’s visit
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Armenia said that they are not interested in Russia’s reaction to Zelensky’s visit
27 February 2024

A deputy from the ruling party of Armenia, Gurgen Melkonyan, commented on Zelensky’s possible visit.