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Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava was found dead in Tbilisi. He advocated for rapprochement with Georgia
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Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava was found dead in Tbilisi. He advocated for rapprochement with Georgia
28 August 2026

The body of 30-year-old Abkhaz blogger and activist Daur Buava, who gained notoriety for his public calls for reconciliation between Abkhaz and Georgians, was found in Tbilisi. The cause of his death is being investigated, and a forensic examination has been ordered.

Crimea and the Rostov Region were attacked: houses and a kindergarten were damaged in Sevastopol, and more than 70 drones were shot down over the Don
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Crimea and the Rostov Region were attacked: houses and a kindergarten were damaged in Sevastopol, and more than 70 drones were shot down over the Don
28 August 2026

On the night of August 28, Russia was hit by a large-scale drone attack. Occupied Crimea and the Rostov Region were among the key attack areas.

Chechen Resident Fined in Astrakhan for Praying on a Closed Section of Road
Human rights
Chechen Resident Fined in Astrakhan for Praying on a Closed Section of Road
27 August 2026

On August 24, a resident of Chechnya performed Muslim prayers on a fenced-off section of road in Astrakhan where road-marking work was being carried out. On August 26, a video of the prayer appeared on local social media, after which FSB and police officers identified the Muslim man.

Russians' ruble deposits in Georgia increased amid rumors of military mobilization
Economy
Russians' ruble deposits in Georgia increased amid rumors of military mobilization
27 August 2026

The volume of Russian ruble deposits in Georgian banks has risen sharply amid fresh rumors of possible military mobilization in Russia. In July, the figure increased by almost a third over the month, reaching 98.6 million lari—approximately 3.1 billion rubles. Compared to July of last year, the volume of ruble deposits in Georgian banks has grown by 48.4%. This trend was highlighted by BPN, which analyzed statistics from the National Bank of Georgia.

An anti-Azerbaijani protest took place in Moscow. Baku called it a provocation
Politics
An anti-Azerbaijani protest took place in Moscow. Baku called it a provocation
27 August 2026

A protest took place outside the Azerbaijani embassy, ​​demonstrating against President Ilham Aliyev's "Russophobic policies" and the "lawlessness of the Azerbaijani special services" against Russian citizens.

The body of a second person drowned after a car fell into the river has been found in Chechnya
Society
The body of a second person drowned after a car fell into the river has been found in Chechnya
27 August 2026

A search and rescue operation on the Sunzha River has been completed in the Gudermes District of Chechnya. Rescuers have recovered the body of a second person who was in a car that fell into the river on the evening of August 24.

Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan Arrested in Corruption Case
Politics
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan Arrested in Corruption Case
27 August 2026

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan's pretrial detention for two months. The decision was made on the evening of August 26, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Armenian Service.

In the Rostov Region, a nighttime drone attack caused forest and wildfires
Politics
In the Rostov Region, a nighttime drone attack caused forest and wildfires
27 August 2026

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense forces destroyed 267 Ukrainian drones overnight on August 27, including over the country's southern regions. Specifically, the Krasnodar Krai, Volgograd Oblast, and Rostov Oblast were targeted.

Adam Kadyrov's collection of awards has been expanded with a medal from the Abkhazian Defense Ministry
Politics
Adam Kadyrov's collection of awards has been expanded with a medal from the Abkhazian Defense Ministry
26 August 2026

Eighteen-year-old Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was awarded the "For Military Cooperation" medal. It was presented on behalf of the Ministry of Defense of the self-proclaimed republic of Abkhazia, whose independence is recognized by only four countries.

Georgian Dream MP: EU is no less interested in Georgia than Georgia is in it
Politics
Georgian Dream MP: EU is no less interested in Georgia than Georgia is in it
26 August 2026

Archil Gorduladze, a member of the Georgian Parliament from the ruling Georgian Dream party, stated that the European Union is no less interested in Georgia than the country itself is in rapprochement with the EU. According to him, this is primarily due to the country's geographical location.