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Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
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Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
8 July 2026

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has adopted the "Hague Declaration," which includes a resolution titled "Protecting the Integrity of Elections and Fundamental Freedoms in Georgia." Prior to the vote, the Georgian delegation walked out of the meeting hall in protest against the document's content.

$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
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$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
7 July 2026

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court has partially granted a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office seeking the confiscation of illicitly acquired assets from the republic's third president, Serzh Sargsyan, and individuals associated with him.

Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
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Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
7 July 2026

Georgian courts have begun issuing fines for offensive Facebook posts targeting Bera Ivanishvili—the son of Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the ruling "Georgian Dream" party. At least two such rulings have already taken effect, and the number of similar proceedings has risen noticeably since June 1, when a new department was established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs to combat online hate speech.

Responsible Statecraft: Azerbaijan and Turkey Emerge as Beneficiaries of New Transport Corridors
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Responsible Statecraft: Azerbaijan and Turkey Emerge as Beneficiaries of New Transport Corridors
7 July 2026

Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key Eurasian transport hub amidst shifts in global logistics. This conclusion was reached by authors at *Responsible Statecraft* while analyzing the consequences of the conflict involving Iran and the restructuring of international trade routes.

Former Georgian Defense Minister Jailed for Calling for the Overthrow of the Ivanishvili Government
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Former Georgian Defense Minister Jailed for Calling for the Overthrow of the Ivanishvili Government
6 July 2026

The Tbilisi City Court found former Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia guilty of publicly calling for the violent alteration of the constitutional order and sentenced him to two years and six months in prison.

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"Fed up with power," but "ready to serve the people": Ramzan Kadyrov is seeking a fifth term
6 July 2026

"Today, the regional branch of the United Russia party unanimously nominated me as a candidate for the post of head of the Chechen Republic," Ramzan Kadyrov announced on his Telegram channel.

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From "questionable elections" to "spirit of friendship" and festivals: Moscow and Yerevan have noticeably changed tone since the elections
6 July 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who arrived in Yekaterinburg to participate in the Innoprom-2026 international industrial exhibition, met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. During the talks, the two sides exchanged emphatically positive statements about the prospects for bilateral relations, despite the sharp deterioration that accompanied the parliamentary elections in Armenia.

Pashinyan Arrives in Yekaterinburg for Talks with Mishustin
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Pashinyan Arrives in Yekaterinburg for Talks with Mishustin
6 July 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has arrived in Russia for a working visit. In Yekaterinburg, he will participate in the "Innoprom-2026" international industrial exhibition and hold talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

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"Georgian Dream" MP: New Moscow-South Ossetia Treaty Strengthens Occupation Regime
5 July 2026

Russia is attempting to reinforce the occupation regime it established in the Tskhinvali region and move closer to the de facto annexation of Georgian territories. Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chair of the Georgian Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee and an MP from the "Georgian Dream" party, made this statement at the 33rd annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's General Committee on Political Affairs and Security.

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"Ivanishvili’s regime is Russia’s stronghold in Eastern Europe": European liberals demand increased pressure on Tbilisi
5 July 2026

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) party adopted a resolution regarding the situation in Georgia at its congress in Vienna. Members of the political group urged the European Union to adopt a tougher stance toward the Georgian authorities and to step up sanctions.