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The European Commission welcomed Armenia's desire to join the European Union
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The European Commission welcomed Armenia's desire to join the European Union
15 March 2024

Armenia may apply to join the European Union. Countries and people make choices and have the right to strive for a better future. This was stated by EU Press Secretary for International Relations of the European Commission Peter Stano.

The leaders of the Chechen battalion fighting for Ukraine announced the start of a sabotage war
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The leaders of the Chechen battalion fighting for Ukraine announced the start of a sabotage war
15 March 2024

The Ukrainian Armed Forces and its member Chechen separate special purpose battalion (OBON) will begin to carry out sabotage raids and operations in the Russian Federation.

The Armenian authorities reacted positively to the European Parliament resolution
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The Armenian authorities reacted positively to the European Parliament resolution
14 March 2024

The European Parliament resolution on the possibility of granting Armenia candidate status for accession to the European Union should become the subject of broad public discussions in the country. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this.

The European Parliament supported Armenia in its efforts to become a candidate for EU membership
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The European Parliament supported Armenia in its efforts to become a candidate for EU membership
14 March 2024

Members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution with the possibility of granting Armenia candidate status for accession to the European Union. “If Armenia is interested in obtaining candidate status and continues on the path of stable reforms, strengthening its democracy, then this could become the basis for a transformation phase in EU-Armenia relations,” the draft document says.

The Kremlin accused Armenia of offensive rhetoric
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The Kremlin accused Armenia of offensive rhetoric
13 March 2024

Russia considers the rhetoric from Armenia ultimatum and offensive. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Zakharova.

Georgia commented on the refusal to introduce visas for Russian citizens and the ban on air traffic between countries
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Georgia commented on the refusal to introduce visas for Russian citizens and the ban on air traffic between countries
13 March 2024

The introduction of visas for Russians and the restriction of direct flights could be perceived as confrontation. This opinion was shared by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili. Previously, she proposed introducing a visa regime for Russian citizens for a period of three months.

Pashinyan announced the upcoming departure of Russian border guards and threatened to leave the CSTO
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Pashinyan announced the upcoming departure of Russian border guards and threatened to leave the CSTO
12 March 2024

Russian border guards will leave Yerevan airport on August 1. They will be replaced by Armenian colleagues, said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Ukraine calls Georgian government “pro-Kremlin”
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Ukraine calls Georgian government “pro-Kremlin”
12 March 2024

The release of Mikheil Saakashvili and the cessation of air traffic with Russia are the conditions for the normalization of relations between Ukraine and Georgia. This was stated by the chairman of the Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, David Arakhamia. He also called on Tbilisi “not to help the aggressor avoid sanctions” and called the Georgian government “pro-Kremlin.”

Georgia announced a “pragmatic policy” with the Russian Federation
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Georgia announced a “pragmatic policy” with the Russian Federation
12 March 2024

The mode of relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation is a pragmatic policy that ensures peace for the republic and the solution of economic problems. This was stated by the head of the Georgian government, Irakli Kobakhidze.

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).