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A conscript soldier from Dagestan was brutally beaten at a military unit in the Voronezh Region
Human rights
A conscript soldier from Dagestan was brutally beaten at a military unit in the Voronezh Region
11 January 2026

A 19-year-old conscript soldier from Dagestan has suffered memory loss after suffering a severe head injury, allegedly as a result of a beating at a military unit in the Voronezh Region. He is currently undergoing treatment in Moscow.

Kremlin propagandist Solovyov suggested considering the possibility of conducting a
Politics
Kremlin propagandist Solovyov suggested considering the possibility of conducting a "North-Eastern Military Operation" in Armenia and Central Asia
11 January 2026

On Russian television, propagandist Vladimir Solovyov stated that Russia should focus on its "near abroad" rather than Syria or Venezuela. In his view, the situation in Armenia and Central Asia poses a far greater problem for Moscow.

Yerevan and Baku exchanged lists of goods for potential trade
Politics
Yerevan and Baku exchanged lists of goods for potential trade
10 January 2026

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchanged lists of goods that could potentially become the subject of bilateral trade. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the final list is "under consideration."

Airports in the North Caucasus Federal District suspended operations due to drone threats
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Airports in the North Caucasus Federal District suspended operations due to drone threats
10 January 2026

Today, a drone alert was declared in the North Caucasus. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Dagestan, as well as the heads of North Ossetia, Stavropol Krai, and Kabardino-Balkaria.

Azerbaijan continues to supply petroleum products to Armenia via Georgian transit
Politics
Azerbaijan continues to supply petroleum products to Armenia via Georgian transit
9 January 2026

A new shipment of Azerbaijani-produced petroleum products has been sent to Armenia via Georgia. According to the Trend news agency, the shipment originated from the Bilajari station in Baku.

Residents of Kaspiysk, Dagestan, have been without water for a week
Society
Residents of Kaspiysk, Dagestan, have been without water for a week
9 January 2026

Residents of multi-story buildings on several streets in Kaspiysk have been without central water supply for about a week. Local media also report problems with garbage collection.

The Georgian opposition has presented an action plan after the overthrow of the ruling party
Politics
The Georgian opposition has presented an action plan after the overthrow of the ruling party
9 January 2026

The Georgian opposition movement "Freedom Square" has presented a "transitional phase plan" outlining the steps to be taken in the first 100 days after the change of power. Specifically, the document explains how constitutional order and a fair electoral environment will be restored.

The arrested pro-Russian mayor of an Armenian city has been hospitalized
Politics
The arrested pro-Russian mayor of an Armenian city has been hospitalized
9 January 2026

A court has ordered a forensic medical examination for the arrested mayor of Gyumri, Vardan Ghukasyan. He has been sent to the Republican Medical Center in Yerevan for examination. The politician's condition is assessed as satisfactory, and there is no immediate threat to his life.

Former Georgian Interior Minister Remains in Absentia Arrest
Politics
Former Georgian Interior Minister Remains in Absentia Arrest
8 January 2026

The Tbilisi City Court upheld the pretrial detention in absentia for Giorgi Gakharia, leader of the "Gakharia for Georgia!" party and former Interior Minister.

Pashinyan reiterated Armenia's refusal to participate in the CSTO
Politics
Pashinyan reiterated Armenia's refusal to participate in the CSTO
8 January 2026

Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, refrained from commenting on the issue of Armenia's return to the pro-Russian Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). In response to journalists' questions, he stated: "I have nothing to say on this matter. If new information emerged, I would announce it. All my previous statements remain valid."