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Tbilisi and Washington Return to Dialogue: Kobakhidze Reveals Conversation with Rubio
Politics
Tbilisi and Washington Return to Dialogue: Kobakhidze Reveals Conversation with Rubio
31 March 2026

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reported on a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting the importance of renewing bilateral relations between the countries.

An unprecedented natural disaster has hit the North Caucasus
Ecology
An unprecedented natural disaster has hit the North Caucasus
31 March 2026

Several regions of the Caucasus were hit by record-breaking rainfall in the form of prolonged downpours. The situation was exacerbated by abnormally warm weather and intense snowmelt in the mountainous regions. Learn more in our video.

Azerbaijan evacuated over 3,000 people from Iran
Politics
Azerbaijan evacuated over 3,000 people from Iran
31 March 2026

Since the outbreak of hostilities in Iran, Azerbaijan has accepted over 3,100 evacuees. These include 551 Azerbaijani citizens, 354 Russian citizens, 19 Georgian citizens, and 728 Chinese citizens.

Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
Human rights
Saakashvili Lost Consciousness and Possibly Suffered Injuries in Prison
31 March 2026

Georgia's third president, Mikheil Saakashvili, suddenly fell ill while serving time in prison, according to journalist and founder of the Nanuka Foundation, Nanuka Zhorzholiani.

Georgia to Stop Purchasing Russian Oil
Politics
Georgia to Stop Purchasing Russian Oil
31 March 2026

Georgia's only oil refinery, Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), located in the port of Kulevi, will completely cease processing Russian oil. According to BSP CEO David Potskhveria, the company intends to replace Russian crude with oil from Turkmenistan, and then from Kazakhstan.

A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
Human rights
A report on political repression in Azerbaijan was presented to the UN
31 March 2026

A written declaration documenting torture and human rights violations in Azerbaijan was initiated at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.

In Makhachkala, over 300 people have been evacuated from flooded homes due to natural disasters
Ecology
In Makhachkala, over 300 people have been evacuated from flooded homes due to natural disasters
30 March 2026

In Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, relief efforts continue following flooding caused by heavy rains and flash floods. According to Mayor Dzhambulat Salavov, a total of 320 people have been evacuated from flooded areas. Of these, 129 residents remain in five temporary accommodation centers and hotels, while the rest have found shelter with relatives.

Chechnya Among the Regions Leading in Housing Construction Per Capita
Economy
Chechnya Among the Regions Leading in Housing Construction Per Capita
30 March 2026

In 2025, the Leningrad Region, Tyumen Region, and Altai Region were the leading regions in terms of housing construction per capita. The Chechen Republic ranked fourth in the national ranking.

Pashinyan Calls 2025 the Country's First Year Without Military Losses
Politics
Pashinyan Calls 2025 the Country's First Year Without Military Losses
30 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared 2025 the first year in the country's history of independence to pass without combat losses. He stated that there were no fatalities from firefights on either side of the conflict with Azerbaijan.

Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
Human rights
Крымскотатарского филолога и журналиста снова посадили в ШИЗО
30 March 2026

Гражданский журналист Сейран Салиев, приговоренный к 16 годам лишения свободы, был этапирован из исправительной колонии №4 в ИК-1 Тульской области. Перед переводом его поместили в штрафной изолятор (ШИЗО) ИК-4, а затем, уже в ИК-1, он продолжал отбывать наказание в условиях изолятора.