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Introduction The past two weeks in the Caucasus were relatively calm, with no major terrorist incidents or Ukrainian drone strikes reported. Muslim-majority republics are preparing for the month of Ramadan, while winter weather has caused disruptions in several regions. The absence of major events can largely be explained by the New Year holidays across Russia.…
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The independence of the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (formerly the autonomous region of South Ossetia) has been recognized by five United Nations member states. After the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Russia was the first to accept Abkhazia’s independence, followed by Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru, and Syria. In recent years, Abkhazia has developed…
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Последним инфоповодом 2025 года стали отказы во въезде в Грузию россиянам, у которых местом рождения в паспортах указаны оккупированные регионы Украины, а также Абхазия и Южная Осетия. О существовании тенденции заявила Секция интересов России при посольстве Швейцарии в Грузии: «Настоятельно рекомендуем гражданам, планирующим поездку в эту страну, тщательно взвесить все обстоятельства и возможные риски»[1]. Новость…
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The 58th Guards Combined Arms Army is one of the more significant components of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Its primary area of responsibility is the Caucasus region. The army’s bases and military infrastructure are located in the territory of the North Caucasus. The 4th Military Base, along with other military facilities deployed…
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In 2025, the Russian government made significant changes to its oversight of the Georgian regions occupied by Russia. Early in the year, the Chief Curator of the Occupied Regions was replaced within the Russian Presidential Administration. Later, additional structural and personnel adjustments were made. As a result, Sergey Kiriyenko, the First Deputy Head of the…
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Armenia’s Foreign Policy The Armenian Foreign Ministry reported that the inaugural meeting of the Armenia-U.S. Bilateral Working Group took place on December 17, 2025. This group was formed to advance the outcomes of the August 8 peace summit in Washington. Armenia was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, while the United States was represented…
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Occupied Abkhazia Summarising Event of 2025 Military Exercises On December 30, the de facto Ministry of Defence of occupied Abkhazia held a summarising event to review the military exercises and activities conducted in 2025. The meeting was chaired by the de facto Minister of Defence, Vladimir Anua. Participants included the so-called Chief of the General…
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Introduction The past two weeks in the North Caucasus have been marked by frequent Ukrainian drone attacks, affecting almost all republics in the region. However, no significant damage to infrastructure has been reported. The local economy continues to be shaped by the war in Ukraine, and regional authorities remain engaged in informal competition over the…
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The digest covers China’s political, diplomatic, economic, and other activities in the South Caucasus region and relations between China and the South Caucasus countries. It relies on a wide variety of sources, including the Chinese media. It is worth noting that the Chinese media is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (according to the World…
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On Friday, 9 January, GFSIS-E hosted a webinar where speakers discussed Venezuela amid exceptional geopolitical change, as U.S. actions reflect a shifting security strategy, internal political dynamics, and a broader reconfiguration of global power. The webinar explored Venezuela as a strategic test case for international law, intervention norms, and broader implications for Latin America, transatlantic…