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Mutiny: mercenaries turned to Moscow
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Mutiny: mercenaries turned to Moscow
26 June 2023

On June 23, the owner of the private military company Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who initially gained fame as Putin’s cook, announced that he was starting a “march of justice” and was going to reach Moscow. He did not talk about overthrowing the government; it seemed to be only about holding the leadership of the Ministry of Defense accountable.

Georgia rejects journalists' accusations of non-compliance with anti-Russian sanctions
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Georgia rejects journalists' accusations of non-compliance with anti-Russian sanctions
25 June 2023

The Ministry of Finance of Georgia reacted to the information disseminated by TV Pirveli. The ministry said that since the imposition of international sanctions, Georgia “fully complies with the rules and strictly monitors any kind of customs formality.” It is reported by Sova.News.

An interrupted riot?
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An interrupted riot?
24 June 2023

The head of the private military company Wagner, previously known as Putin’s chef, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who began his “crusade” against the Russian Ministry of Defense with the “March of Justice” the night before, less than a day later announced that he was turning around and moving in the opposite direction.

Military equipment from Chechnya spotted in the Rostov region
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Military equipment from Chechnya spotted in the Rostov region
24 June 2023

In the Rostov region, the first detachments of the Chechen special forces "Akhmat" were seen, which were transferred there to suppress the armed rebellion of the PMC "Wagner".

Kadyrov on Prigozhin's rebellion:
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Kadyrov on Prigozhin's rebellion: "What is happening is a knife in the back"
24 June 2023

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, made a statement in connection with the military-political crisis. He called Prigozhin's actions a military rebellion and betrayal, stressing that there was no justification for them.

For the first time in Moscow, a regime of counter-terrorist operation was introduced, previously used only in the North Caucasus
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For the first time in Moscow, a regime of counter-terrorist operation was introduced, previously used only in the North Caucasus
24 June 2023

In connection with the military mutiny by Wagner PMC, the Russian authorities introduced the CTO regime in Moscow, the Moscow Region and the Voronezh Region.

Azerbaijan announced the possible signing of a peace treaty with Armenia before the end of the year
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Azerbaijan announced the possible signing of a peace treaty with Armenia before the end of the year
23 June 2023

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh in an interview with Reuters. He stressed that Azerbaijan creates all conditions for ensuring the rights of ethnic Armenians.

EU welcomes Georgian President's decision to pardon oppositionist
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EU welcomes Georgian President's decision to pardon oppositionist
23 June 2023

The pardon by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of Nika Gvaramia, director general of the opposition Mtavari channel, is "a step towards depolarization in Georgia." This was stated by the President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Azerbaijani opposition expressed disagreement with the infringement of the rights of parties
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Azerbaijani opposition expressed disagreement with the infringement of the rights of parties
22 June 2023

The proposed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses in Azerbaijan could result in fines for political parties that do not report changes to their membership registers.

Pashinyan blamed Azerbaijan for the humanitarian crisis in Karabakh
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Pashinyan blamed Azerbaijan for the humanitarian crisis in Karabakh
22 June 2023

The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh continues to escalate, Azerbaijan blocks movement along the Lachin corridor. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a government meeting.