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In Armenia, over half of the population considers the Russian Federation a security threat
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In Armenia, over half of the population considers the Russian Federation a security threat
12 March 2024

66% of Armenians assess relations with Russia as negative and posing a threat to their country. In March 2023, this figure was 49%. These are the findings of a survey conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI).

Georgia accused Ukraine of unfriendly steps in connection with meetings in Brussels and Berlin
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Georgia accused Ukraine of unfriendly steps in connection with meetings in Brussels and Berlin
11 March 2024

The Georgian authorities expressed concern about the actions of Kyiv. The reason is the trip of the former Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General of Georgia, current adviser to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine Zurab Adeishvili as part of the Ukrainian delegation to Germany and Belgium.

Great Britain will protect Armenia from possible threats from Russia
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Great Britain will protect Armenia from possible threats from Russia
10 March 2024

British Deputy Defense Minister James Heappie, in his response to parliament, said that London is ready to support Armenia in the face of “threats emanating from Russia.” According to him, Great Britain recognizes Yerevan’s right to suspend participation in the CSTO.

The Armenian authorities again confirmed their desire to join the European Union
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The Armenian authorities again confirmed their desire to join the European Union
9 March 2024

New opportunities are being actively discussed in Armenia, including the idea of EU membership. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this in an interview with TRT World.

Patrushev accused the West of organizing riots at Makhachkala airport
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Patrushev accused the West of organizing riots at Makhachkala airport
7 March 2024

The riots of 2023, which led to the disruption of the Makhachkala airport, became a striking example of the West’s attempts to shake up the situation in the North Caucasus Federal District. Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev announced this at a meeting in Ingushetia on national security issues.

Kadyrov denied information that Chechnya is buying Ukrainian prisoners of war to exchange for their colleagues
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Kadyrov denied information that Chechnya is buying Ukrainian prisoners of war to exchange for their colleagues
7 March 2024

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, called the information about the existence of a “black market” in the Russian Federation fake, where Ukrainian prisoners of war are purchased for their subsequent exchange for captured Chechens.

Armenia demanded that the Russian Federation remove border guards
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Armenia demanded that the Russian Federation remove border guards
6 March 2024

Armenian border troops should serve at Yerevan airport. Armenia sent an official letter to Moscow to stop the activities of its Russian colleagues. This was stated by Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan.

The Times: Chechen leadership buys Ukrainian prisoners of war for exchange
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The Times: Chechen leadership buys Ukrainian prisoners of war for exchange
6 March 2024

The Chechen authorities are buying captured Ukrainian soldiers from Russian units for their subsequent exchange for their colleagues. Petr Yatsenko, a representative of the Ukrainian coordination headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war, told the English edition of The Times about this.

Armenia supported the creation of a Palestinian state
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Armenia supported the creation of a Palestinian state
6 March 2024

Armenia will send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a meeting with Egyptian leader Al-Sisi in Cairo.

Residents of Armenia prefer that their country buy weapons from France and India rather than from Russia
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Residents of Armenia prefer that their country buy weapons from France and India rather than from Russia
6 March 2024

46% of the Armenian population surveyed believes that the most suitable country for purchasing weapons is France. India is in second place in this regard (23.2%), and the Russian Federation is in third (21.9%). These are data from the research company Gallup.