Category: Conflicts / Occupied Territories
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The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been undergoing another wave of major reforms in parallel with the full-scale war in Ukraine. The latest changes in structure included the reintroduction of two new military districts – Moscow and Leningrad. Though these two have been created in 2024, it is important to note that the…
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The Southern Military District is the most significant military-administrative formation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Although it covers the smallest territory among the military districts, it has been at the forefront in terms of combat experience and participation in armed conflicts since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Formation The Soviet Union…
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Occupied Abkhazia Staff Exercises of the So-called Abkhazian Armed Forces In February 2026, staff exercises were conducted within the so-called armed forces of Abkhazia. Similar activities had already taken place in January. The stated objective of these drills was to improve coordination among all branches of the so-called armed forces and to centralize operational command…
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Beginning in 2026, the Kremlin’s deployment of “soft power” instruments in allied nations and across the post-Soviet region will be supported by a new entity: The International Foundation of the International Projects of the Presidential Grants Fund, overseen by Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia. The Establishment of a New…
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Post-Soviet Conflicts Watch analyzes conflicts and post-conflict developments across the post-Soviet region. This document reviews key events and trends in the Russian-occupied areas of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, as well as the breakaway region of Transnistria, the autonomous entity of Gagauzia, and other relevant areas. It also examines progress in Armenian-Azerbaijani peace…
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Introduction The Southern Military District is the most significant military-administrative formation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Although it covers the smallest territory among the military districts, it has been at the forefront in terms of combat experience and participation in armed conflicts since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Presently, in addition…
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Introduction Armenia and Russia are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which brings together states allied with Russia. Under the 1995 agreement, the 102nd Military Base is stationed in Armenia, with its primary garrison located in the city of Gyumri. In 2010, the original 25-year deployment term for the base was extended to 49…
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The Occupied Tskhinvali Region Military Aid from Russia Source: sputnik-ossetia.ru On 14 January 2026, the de facto Ministry of Defense of so-called South Ossetia reported that its “defense minister,” Russian officer Yuri Yarovitsky, had paid his first official working visit of the year to Moscow. As a result of the visit, “South Ossetia” received another…
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Post-Soviet Conflicts Watch reviews ongoing conflicts and post-conflict developments across the post-Soviet region. The publication analyzes key events in the Russian-occupied areas of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, as well as in Transnistria, Gagauzia, and other relevant areas. It also covers progress in the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace negotiations following on from the Second Nagorno-Karabakh…
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Introduction The 4th Military Base of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the occupied Tskhinvali Region (former South Ossetia Autonomous District) is tasked with ensuring security of the Tskhinvali region and protecting Russia’s interests in the South Caucasus. The base subordinates the 58th Combined Arms Army and is a part of the Southern Military District…