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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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Muslims throughout the Caucasus celebrate the Feast of the Sacrifice

12 August 2019

Muslims throughout the Caucasus region on Monday join the Muslim ummah worldwide in celebrating Eid al Adha, the feast of the Sacrifice. In Azerbaijan, Turkey and other parts of the Turkic world, the festival is popularly known as Gurban Bayram.

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Izvestia: Turkey walking a tightrope between Russia and Ukraine

9 August 2019

Turkey is teetering between Russia and Ukraine: while not supporting Crimea's reunification with Russia, Ankara opposes Western sanctions against Moscow, writes thje Russian newspaper.

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Georgia marks 11th anniversary of war with Russia

8 August 2019

A statement by the EU delegation in Tbilisi reaffirms the support of the European Union for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.

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"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

Muslims throughout the Caucasus celebrate the Feast of the Sacrifice

Izvestia: Turkey walking a tightrope between Russia and Ukraine

Georgia marks 11th anniversary of war with Russia