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Moscow promised Baku to fulfill agreements on the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijani plane.
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Moscow promised Baku to fulfill agreements on the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijani plane.
31 December 2026

Russia has stated its intention to fulfill all agreements between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev regarding the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane.

Armenia and Turkey agreed to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic passport holders
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Armenia and Turkey agreed to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic passport holders
31 December 2026

Armenia and Turkey have reached an agreement on mutual visa facilitation for holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports. Beginning January 1, 2026, these categories will be able to obtain a free electronic visa (e-visa) for travel between the two countries.

Russian billionaire's pretrial detention in Armenia has been reduced
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Russian billionaire's pretrial detention in Armenia has been reduced
31 December 2026

Russian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan, arrested in Armenia on charges of calling for a coup, has had his pretrial detention reduced. His pretrial detention has been replaced by house arrest.

Adam Kadyrov Receives New Award
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Adam Kadyrov Receives New Award
30 December 2026

Adam Kadyrov, Secretary of the Chechen Security Council and son of the head of the republic, received another award from his father – the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov Memorial Medal. It was presented "for significant contribution to ensuring the security, stability, and prosperity of the homeland."

Armenia Announces Continued Integration with the European Union
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Armenia Announces Continued Integration with the European Union
29 December 2026

Armenia seeks to deepen cooperation with the European Union but does not intend to sever ties with Russia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated.

Turkey may partially open its border with Armenia from early 2026
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Turkey may partially open its border with Armenia from early 2026
27 December 2025

By January 1, 2026, Turkey plans to open its border with Armenia to citizens of other countries and holders of diplomatic passports, but has put forward a number of conditions and proposals. This was reported by the Armenian newspaper Hraparak.

Adygea suffered a drone attack
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Adygea suffered a drone attack
27 December 2025

On the night of December 27, Adygea suffered a drone attack. There has been no immediate information from local authorities regarding the consequences.

Azerbaijan expressed surprise at Russia's termination of the AZAL plane crash investigation
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Azerbaijan expressed surprise at Russia's termination of the AZAL plane crash investigation
26 December 2025

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that Moscow's letter terminating the criminal investigation into the AZAL plane crash was "gravely surprising." The letter was sent by Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee.

Баку окончательно закрыл деятельность «Русского дома»
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Баку окончательно закрыл деятельность «Русского дома»
26 December 2025

Министр иностранных дел Азербайджана Джейхун Байрамов сообщил, что деятельность организации «Русский дом» в стране была прекращена в связи с нарушением установленных законодательных норм, включая отсутствие необходимой регистрации.

Former Georgian Defense Minister Accused of Organizing Storming of Presidential Palace
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Former Georgian Defense Minister Accused of Organizing Storming of Presidential Palace
26 December 2025

Former Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia has been detained in Georgia. He is accused of organizing a violent protest that took place in Tbilisi on October 4. The State Security Service of Georgia (SSG) claims that Akhalaia remotely coordinated the actions of the protesters who attempted to storm the presidential residence.