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Leaders optimistic about 2019

Leaders optimistic about 2019

In the South Caucasus countries, leaders struck an optimistic note in messages to their compatriots gathered to celebrate the new year. Traditionally broadcast just before midnight, the messages are usually watched by millions, as families gather for the new year celebration.
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Putin plays ice hockey on Red Square

Putin plays ice hockey on Red Square

Earlier the Russian leader met his Belarus counterpart Alexander Lukashenko. Lukashenko gave Putin four sacks of potatoes and salo as a new year present, but declined an invitation to join the ice-hockey match
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Armenia and Georgia hold political talks

Armenia and Georgia hold political talks

A regular session of the of the political consultation mechanism between Armenia and Georgia was held on Tuesday (25 December) in Tbilisi led by the Deputy Foreign Ministers of the respective countries.
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North Caucasus prepares for new year

North Caucasus prepares for new year

New year celebrations in the Chechen capital, Grozny, are widely reported by the Russian media to project an image of normality.