Tensions are running high in the territory ahead of a controversial referendum

All countries apart from Russia voted in favour of the motion, citing sovereignty and human rights concerns

The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry rejected criticism that after the St Petersburg meeting Russia refused to share information, and said Russia's role was appreciated by the mediators, and the sides in the conflict

The Russian Foreign Minister has held bilateral talks with Armenian leaders on the margin of a CSTO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Yerevan.

Intensive diplomatic contacts on the situation around the Karabakh conflict and peace process continue over the weekend.

It could take two weeks to restore the Kazbegi-Zemo Larsi crossing

After having been ratified by the 28 member states the Association Agreement came into force on 1 July opening the way for closer political and economic co-operation between Georgia and the EU

The session will run from July 1 to 5

The US Secretary of State will meet the prime minister, president and opposition leaders

Diplomats hope the relative calm on the line of contact that has been observed over the last days can be sustained throughout the usually difficult summer months