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The Kremlin called the assignment of Georgia the status of a candidate for EU accession to a desire to “annoy Russia”
Politics
The Kremlin called the assignment of Georgia the status of a candidate for EU accession to a desire to “annoy Russia”
15 December 2023

The decision of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova to join the EU is their sovereign matter, but politicization is visible here. This was stated by the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov.

Pashinyan again expressed doubts about the advisability of Armenia’s membership in the CSTO
Politics
Pashinyan again expressed doubts about the advisability of Armenia’s membership in the CSTO
15 December 2023

Observations by the Armenian authorities show that de facto actions or inactions of the CSTO do not correspond to its obligations to the country. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this.

A resident of Dagestan, convicted of military “fakes,” was recognized as a political prisoner
Human rights
A resident of Dagestan, convicted of military “fakes,” was recognized as a political prisoner
15 December 2023

Human rights project “Support for political prisoners. Memorial recognized Dagestan resident Shakhban Abakargadzhiev as a political prisoner. Recently, the Khasavyurt City Court sentenced him to five years in prison due to comments against the Russian army.

The President and other politicians of Georgia congratulated citizens on the country receiving the status of a candidate for accession to the European Union
Society
The President and other politicians of Georgia congratulated citizens on the country receiving the status of a candidate for accession to the European Union
15 December 2023

The reunification of Georgia with the European family is an irreversible prospect. The country's President Salome Zurabishvili wrote about this on the social network after yesterday at a meeting of the European Council in Brussels it was decided to grant Georgia candidate status for joining the EU.

In Chechnya, Kadyrov's nephew was appointed chairman of the Accounts Chamber
Society
In Chechnya, Kadyrov's nephew was appointed chairman of the Accounts Chamber
15 December 2023

The day before, the Chechen parliament approved Yasin Zakriev as chairman of the republican Accounts Chamber. He is the nephew of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Discovery of corpses and a torture chamber in the Chernorechensky forest, shelling of a passenger bus near the village of Prigorodnoye
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Discovery of corpses and a torture chamber in the Chernorechensky forest, shelling of a passenger bus near the village of Prigorodnoye
14 December 2023

Seven corpses were found in the Chernorechensky forest, 400-500 meters from the Rostov-Baku highway, opposite the turn in the village of Goyty. A resident of the village of Novye Aldy came across them, looking for a cow (according to other sources, it was a shepherd).

Georgia received candidate status for joining the European Union
Politics
Georgia received candidate status for joining the European Union
14 December 2023

Today, at a meeting of the European Council in Brussels, it was decided to grant Georgia candidate status for accession to the EU. This was announced by the President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Putin commented on Armenia’s reluctance to attend meetings of pro-Russian structures
Politics
Putin commented on Armenia’s reluctance to attend meetings of pro-Russian structures
14 December 2023

The absence of the Prime Minister of Armenia at the CIS and CSTO summits is associated with certain processes and is not related to the desire or unwillingness to work in these associations. It is not in the interests of Armenia to terminate membership in these structures. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this during a direct line.

In Chechnya, the court refused to consider kidnapped Salman Tepsurkaev killed
Human rights
In Chechnya, the court refused to consider kidnapped Salman Tepsurkaev killed
14 December 2023

The Supreme Court of Chechnya recognized as legal the refusal to initiate a criminal case for the murder of the kidnapped chat moderator of the opposition telegram channel 1ADAT Salman Tepsurkaev. His whereabouts and fate have been unknown since 2020. Human rights activists are convinced that the young man was killed by security forces.

The Armenian economy has grown significantly due to emigrants from the Russian Federation
Economy
The Armenian economy has grown significantly due to emigrants from the Russian Federation
14 December 2023

In 2022 alone, about 110 thousand people left the Russian Federation for Armenia. Russians consume local goods and services, which has provided Armenia with economic growth in key sectors, the local Central Bank and analytical services noted.