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CSTO Launches Working Group on Military Training and Scientific Cooperation in Bishkek
22 August 2025
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Russia-Azerbaijan Relations in Freefall with No End in Sight
21 August 2025
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia have been on an escalatory track since the crash of the Azerbaijani Airlines commercial airplane in December 2024. In the past, similar disputes were usually resolved quickly, leaving little lasting impact. This time, however, the crisis is far more complex and shows no signs of de-escalation. On the contrary, almost every month since the crash has marked new record lows in Baku–Moscow relations and appears likely to have a lasting impact on future bilateral ties. The situation has become so intricate and unpredictable that further deterioration cannot be ruled out.
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Morgherini in Moscow
25 April 2017
"We live in difficult times; times when not even one single inch, not one single centimetre of cooperation can be wasted or under-estimated. So, we have the responsibility to do the utmost to find common ground and common solutions”
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Russian soldier killed in Gyumri
23 April 2017
Relations between the Armenian population of Gyumri and the Russian soldiers became very strained after an incident in January 2015 during which a Russian soldier killed a whole family of seven in their home.
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Meet Sergei Lavrov, "defender of the faith"
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Meet Sergei Lavrov, "defender of the faith"
20 April 2017
Christianity in Europe has an unlikely new protector. Sergei Lavrov's Easter speech in defence of Christianity in Europe is highly cynical
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Lavrov to visit Abkhazia this week
18 April 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Abkhazia this week to open a new building for the Russian Embassy in the territory. The visit and the context in which it is taking place are likely to be seen as an act of provocation by the Georgian government.
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Cigarette wars rage in the South Caucasus, as governments wake-up to the need of regulating smoking practices
18 April 2017
Governments in the region continue to balance between financial gain and the health of their citizens. In the meantime, the cigarette wars between local producers, and tobacco giants are likely to become even fiercer.
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Commentary: Beware of Putin’s Syria revenge, it may come much closer to home
13 April 2017
The US missile strike on Syria, despite Russia's protection, has left president Putin licking his wounds. His response may be closer to home, in Ukraine or Georgia, where Russia still has plenty of assets, and room for manoeuvre
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Georgia stops gas purchase from Gazprom
12 April 2017
Minister of Energy of Georgia, Kakha Kaladze, says "no deals will be concluded to purchase Russian gas until late 2017".
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Commentary: Iran-Russia relations and their impact on the South Caucasus
7 April 2017
Russia and Iran for the moment have shared interest in containing western and Turkish influence in the South Caucasus. In the long term however their relationship in the region is likely to become more competitive than cooperative, says Benyamin Poghosyan in this commentary
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Russia conducts aerial military exercises in Armenia
6 April 2017
More than 200 servicemen will participate in the drills, and about 50 units of aviation and special military equipment will be used.