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EU calls on Russıa to stop the process of borderization around South Ossetia

21 August 2019

"The erection of fences by de-facto authorities of South Ossetia backed by Russian border guards in the vicinity of Gugutiantkari village hinders freedom of movement and will deprive people from the local area from accessing orchards and water resources" said a statement issued by the EU Delegation in Tbilisi

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Georgian and Azerbaijani experts continue work on delimitation and demarcation of border

20 August 2019

Experts from both sides will jointly inspect different sections of the border over the coming days.

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Opinion: None of the US strategic goals in the South Caucasus coincide with the Armenian national interest

19 August 2019

Ahead of next month's visit by prime minister Pashinyan to the US, Benyamin Poghosyan assesses the potential for US-Armenia relations in this op-ed for commonspace.eu

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"Russia's fence" in South Ossetia continues to create discord and division

16 August 2019

This week it was the turn of the village of Gugutiantkari, to the east of the South Ossetian administrative capital Tskhinvali. The fence being constructed cuts across the village. This latest development has already been condemned by various governments and international organisations.

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Wine politics: Exports of Georgian wines to Russia drop reflecting a new chill in relations

16 August 2019

Georgia wine sales to Russia have dropped by 27% in July, compared to the same month last year. The decline in exports has already impacted the demand for grapes by wine-producers, meaning that it is affecting a number of rural areas in the country.

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Another incident on Armenia-Azerbaijan border

15 August 2019

A 37 year old Armenian contract soldier sustained a gunshot wound from shots fired from Azerbaijani fire whilst on duty in Gegharkunik Province, Armenian media sources reported on Wednesday.

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Russia's security chief holds talks with Pashinyan during Yerevan visit

13 August 2019

Pashinyan and Russia's National Security Council Secretary, Nikolai Patrushev exchanged views on the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the maintenance of military balance and ensuring of stability in the region, according to Armenian sources

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(Updated) Armenian soldier deserts, crosses over to Azerbaijani side

13 August 2019

Azerbaijani sources claim that "during the initial interrogation, it turned out that the soldier had deserted, unable to withstand bullying and inhuman treatment by his colleagues". Armenia says the soldier lost his way.

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Russia will ratify the Caspian Convention soon, says PM Medvedev

12 August 2019

Speaking in Turkmenistan. Russian prime minister Dimitri Medvedev described the signing of the convention in 2018 as a historic event, confirming that the Caspian states can find mutually beneficial solutions without "any recipes being imposed from outside" and also respect each others' interests.

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EU calls on Russıa to stop the process of borderization around South Ossetia

Georgian and Azerbaijani experts continue work on delimitation and demarcation of border

Opinion: None of the US strategic goals in the South Caucasus coincide with the Armenian national interest

"Russia's fence" in South Ossetia continues to create discord and division

Wine politics: Exports of Georgian wines to Russia drop reflecting a new chill in relations

Another incident on Armenia-Azerbaijan border

Russia's security chief holds talks with Pashinyan during Yerevan visit

(Updated) Armenian soldier deserts, crosses over to Azerbaijani side

Russia will ratify the Caspian Convention soon, says PM Medvedev