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Kadyrov published a video of a meeting with his son after reports of his hospitalization
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Kadyrov published a video of a meeting with his son after reports of his hospitalization
17 January 2026

Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, published a video of a meeting with his son, Adam, today, amid reports that he had been in a car accident and taken to Moscow.

Tbilisi will again not participate in the Davos Economic Forum
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Tbilisi will again not participate in the Davos Economic Forum
17 January 2026

Georgia will not be represented at the Davos Economic Forum this year. Georgian media, citing the Government Administration, report that Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze did not receive an invitation.

Armenia reaffirms friendship with Iran amid Tehran's concerns over the TRIPP project
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Armenia reaffirms friendship with Iran amid Tehran's concerns over the TRIPP project
16 January 2026

Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan emphasized that the country does not plan to take action against Iran, calling it a friendly partner.

Pro-Russian billionaire returned to pretrial detention in Armenia
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Pro-Russian billionaire returned to pretrial detention in Armenia
16 January 2026

The Anti-Corruption Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling and ordered the return of Russian businessman and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan from house arrest to a pretrial detention facility.

The BBC will handle Georgian Dream's complaint in accordance with established procedures
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The BBC will handle Georgian Dream's complaint in accordance with established procedures
16 January 2026

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced it had received a formal complaint from the Georgian Dream party and stated that it would handle it in accordance with its internal rules. The complaint concerns a story published on December 1 that discussed the Georgian authorities' possible role in using a chemical agent from World War I to disperse anti-government protests.

Solovyov removed from airwaves after calls for
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Solovyov removed from airwaves after calls for "SVO" in Armenia and Central Asia
15 January 2026

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has been noticeably less active on air recently. His evening show on the Rossiya-1 channel is temporarily absent, and his morning broadcasts on Komsomolskaya Pravda radio are now hosted by others. The reasons for this disappearance are being actively discussed online.

Armenian Prime Minister Responds to Iranian Criticism
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Armenian Prime Minister Responds to Iranian Criticism
15 January 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded to the Iranian Ambassador's concerns about Yerevan's possible anti-Iranian bias. He stated that the Armenian government will take all necessary steps to address any concerns Tehran may have. Pashinyan emphasized that Armenia will consistently work to maintain friendly relations with Iran and allay any concerns.

Ramzan Kadyrov has denied rumors of health problems three times in recent days
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Ramzan Kadyrov has denied rumors of health problems three times in recent days
15 January 2026

Over the past three days, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has denied reports of health problems three times. He called the circulated information "fake news" and stated that he does not require hospitalization or medical attention.

Zurabishvili called on the European Union to intensify the fight against Russia's hybrid war in Georgia
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Zurabishvili called on the European Union to intensify the fight against Russia's hybrid war in Georgia
14 January 2026

At the "Shield of Democracy" forum in Brussels, Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, stated that Russia's strategy against her country is based on the use of democratic instruments. She believes Moscow is using the media, social media, and elections to undermine the state from within.

Pashinyan explained the reasons for freezing Armenia's participation in the CSTO
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Pashinyan explained the reasons for freezing Armenia's participation in the CSTO
14 January 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country's membership in the pro-Russian military bloc, the CSTO, limited its access to international arms markets.